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Church Street to Waterfront Cycleway

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for two cycleway construction contracts aimed at enhancing infrastructure in Hartlepool. The projects, titled "Church Street to Waterfront Cycleway" and "Catcote Road to Town Centre Cycleway," fall under the construction industry category and require work within the UKC11 region. Both contracts have been awarded to BCE NORTHERN LIMITED, a supplier based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The procurement, conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, has reached the award and contract update stage, with contracts active from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. Each contract holds a gross value of £1,718,498.37 GBP. The legal framework supporting these contracts is grounded in UK legislation 2023/54.

The procurement offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for construction firms specialising in public infrastructure projects. Opportunities abound for suppliers capable of engaging in regional development schemes, with emphasis on construction work as articulated by the related CPV classification. Small and medium enterprises, similar to BCE NORTHERN LIMITED, could find these procurement processes favourable due to the limited competition method, fostering an environment with less competitive pressure. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality construction within set timelines and budget constraints should look to engage with similar future opportunities in regional enhancement projects led by public authorities such as Hartlepool Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Church Street to Waterfront Cycleway

Notice Description

Contract to construct a cycleway in Hartlepool from Church Street to Waterfront Cycleway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,718,498 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCE NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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