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TenderCancellation

03 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Tender

12 May 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council initiated a public procurement process concerning the replacement and repair of wet riser pump systems in three residential buildings—Westgate Court, Todds Nook, and Vallum Court—in the Arthur's Hill area. The project falls under the industry category of fire-prevention installation works. The procurement was conducted as an open competition, under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. This tender, initially announced on 12th May 2026, had an active period until 27th May 2026. However, the process was ultimately concluded with a tender cancellation notice published on 3rd June 2026. The intended contract period was from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2026, with an estimated contract value of £160,000 excluding VAT, to be completed by a suitably qualified contractor, ideally a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender offered significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in fire-prevention installation works, providing a valuable project in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Small to medium enterprises had a competitive edge, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The project required high-quality execution with a substantial emphasis on price competitiveness, evidenced by the award criteria of 40% quality and 60% price weighting. Although the tender was cancelled, similar future projects could offer lucrative opportunities for contractors specialising in similar domains who are prepared to engage in open competitive tendering processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

009497 - 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-0696f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052198-2026
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
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 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
Not specified

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

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