009453 - Westgate Court, Todds Nook & Vallum Court - Wet Riser Pump Replacement and Repair

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

12 May 2026 at 12:34

TenderUpdate

21 Apr 2026 at 08:19

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Newcastle City Council involved the replacement and repair of wet riser pump systems at Westgate Court, Todds Nook, and Vallum Court, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Categorised under fire-prevention installation works, this initiative was initially active under an open competition method, below the typical threshold, with a tender period ending on 12th May 2026. However, the procurement reached completion on this date as the process was cancelled. Newcastle City Council, acting as the buying organisation, had earmarked a budget of £160,000 for this project, with legal backing provided under the UK's 2023 legislation on public contracts.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in fire-prevention installation works. The invitation for bids incorporated a balanced evaluation with a weighting of 40% on quality and 60% on price, allowing competent contractors to demonstrate value-for-money solutions. Given the focus on high-rise residential buildings, it was advantageous for businesses with experience in complex urban infrastructure projects. Although the award was eventually cancelled, similar opportunities could emerge, making it worthwhile for contractors in this sector to stay attuned to Newcastle City Council's future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

009453 - Westgate Court, Todds Nook & Vallum Court - Wet Riser Pump Replacement and Repair

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the replacement and repair of wet riser pump systems serving three high-rise residential buildings in the Arthur's Hill area. * Westgate Court * Todds Nook * Vallum Court

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043470-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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