This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:16

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "External Works 2026" was initiated by North Star Housing Group, a public authority based in Thornaby, United Kingdom. The project involves undertaking external repair and replacement works across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham areas. The procurement method employed was an open competition, primarily focusing on works including landscaping, paving, and structural repairs. The overall contract value is £3,250,000, and the selected supplier, J.W. Garnham & Son Ltd, signed the contract on 17 June 2026, with a completion period from 2026 to 2028, and a potential extension up to 2031 on a 2+1 basis.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for SMEs involved in construction and landscaping services. With a focus on external repair and landscaping, businesses that specialise in paving, structural repairs, and landscape gardening services will find this contract particularly lucrative. The contract is designed to encourage participation from SMEs, fostering an environment where smaller businesses can compete alongside larger entities. The structured competition and significant contract value offer successful bidders a secure pipeline of work, allowing them to expand their operations and enhance their industry reputation.

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Notice Title

External Works 2026

Notice Description

Contractor to undertake external repair and replacement works to properties across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and County Durham area. The work will consist of, but won't be limited to, front & rear walls including retaining/structural walls, repointing works, paving (hard standings, concrete & tarmac), turf, topsoil, grass seed, fencing, gates, metal work etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06723d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066585-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

14213200 - Tarmac

34928200 - Fences

44113100 - Paving materials

44113120 - Paving slabs

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

45236230 - Flatwork for gardens

45432112 - Laying of paving

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,708,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,708,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6QN
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
TLC North East (England), TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

J W GARNHAM

J.W. GARNHAM & SON

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