Tender

Heat Meter Replacement Scheme

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is seeking tenders for the "Heat Meter Replacement Scheme" located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with a focus on Cruddas Park House and St Ann's estate. This project falls under the industry category of building installation work, aiming to install heat meters and meter reading communication equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, open for competition, and utilises the open procurement method. Businesses interested in this contract should submit their bids by 20th May 2026, with enquiries permissible until 14th May 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £1.9 million GBP and scheduled to commence on 8th June 2026, lasting until the end of the year.

The project offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation work and those capable of managing large-scale meter installations. With a competitive procurement method suitable for SMEs, this tender presents a promising venture for contractors with experience in infrastructure improvements and utilities management. Due to the focus on both specification and price in the award criteria, businesses that can deliver high-quality installations at competitive rates are well-suited to compete. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their local government portfolio and establish themselves within Newcastle's infrastructure market.

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Notice Title

Heat Meter Replacement Scheme

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council wishes to appoint an external contractor, for the installation of heat meters and meter reading communication equipment for the following estates: * Cruddas Park House comprising of 1 and 2 bed flats within a multi-story block of flats * St Ann's estate comprising of houses, maisonettes and flats We also require a rate for the one-off replacement of meters and communication equipment that may arise throughout the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06891f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036866-2026
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

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
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
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

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