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High Rise - Fresh water connection works (Phase 1)

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 11:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Gateshead Borough Council, pertains to the contract titled "High Rise - Fresh water connection works (Phase 1)." The project falls under the industry category of construction work for water projects. This procurement specifically involves the works needed for installing water tanker connection points and hose access panels compliant with the Water Regulations 1999. The tender was directly awarded to Northumbrian Water Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contracting activities took place in Gateshead, located in the UKC22 region. This contract was signed on the 5th of March, 2026, and is set to conclude by the 30th of April, 2026, with the total contract value being £84,884.94.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work related to water infrastructure. Companies with expertise in installation practices in compliance with GBP 100,000 procurement thresholds and direct award processes would find this project highly aligned with their capabilities. Large companies with a proficient workforce in delivering water regulation-compliant installations are best suited to compete in this space, as evidenced by the successful awarding to Northumbrian Water Group Limited. Although this particular contract has been completed, it highlights Gateshead Borough Council's ongoing needs in infrastructure projects, suggesting potential future opportunities for similar works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Rise - Fresh water connection works (Phase 1)

Notice Description

To undertake relevant works involved and materials required to: - - Install suitable Water Tanker Connection Points. Connection Points to comply to Water Regulations 1999. - Install Hose Access Panels, to allow hoses to be connected through external wall to allow building to be kept locked and secure. Northumbria Water are the only company permitted to deliver the required works. They have the required qualified and competent persons to complete this scheme of works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032783-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP

Further Information

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