Tender

NCC1811 - Willowburn Leisure Centre Boiler Replacement Works

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is soliciting tenders for the replacement of the Gas Boiler Plant at Willowburn Leisure Centre, located at Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2JH. Categorised under construction work, this procurement falls within the 'works' industry category and is part of a tender stage initiated on 25 March 2026. The procurement follows an open competition method and is outlined as below threshold, targeting local contractors capable of meeting the specified criteria. Interested parties have until 15 April 2026 to submit proposals, with enquiry questions accepted until 10 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those skilled in boiler replacement and installation works. Given the emphasis on price and quality in the award criteria (70% price, 30% quality), both SMEs and larger firms with competitive pricing strategies and proven track records in quality workmanship may find this opportunity particularly appealing. With a contract period scheduled from 22 June to 4 September 2026, proactive engagement in this tender could help expand market presence and contribute to revenue growth within the region.

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Notice Title

NCC1811 - Willowburn Leisure Centre Boiler Replacement Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a contactor to carry out the replacement of the Gas Boiler Plant at Willowburn Leisure Centre, Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland. NE66 2JH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027308-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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