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Homes England - Installation of Substation - Northstowe

HOMES ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Homes England, a sub-central government public authority, for the installation of a 200a LV substation in Northstowe. The contract, valued at approximately £250,728.93, was awarded directly without competition due to being below the threshold. This project falls under the industry category of substation construction work and is scheduled between 7th April 2026 and 26th June 2026. Homes England is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, whereas the performance location for the contract is Northstowe in the United Kingdom, representing the region UKH12. The award was made to Harlaxton Engineering Services Limited on 30th March 2026, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering sector, especially those specialising in electrical infrastructure and construction works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Harlaxton Engineering Services Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to their expertise in substation construction. The direct procurement method adopted by Homes England typically favours suppliers with a proven track record in delivering projects promptly and efficiently, thus offering growth opportunities for businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Installation of Substation - Northstowe

Notice Description

Homes England has appointed a supplier to install 200a LV Sub-Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,728 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLAXTON ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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