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23 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for specialist ironwork repairs and replacements across various sites in Newcastle upon Tyne. The tender falls within the industry category of drainage works and was procured using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being activated on 23rd June 2026 and set to conclude on 22nd June 2027. The contracting authority, Newcastle City Council, operates as a public authority under the sub-central government classification, and the procurement effort is aimed at improving the city's infrastructure through targeted specialist works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drainage and ironwork repairs, particularly those that can offer tailored solutions to sub-central government projects. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000, was secured by RHINO ASPHALT SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in East Sussex. Businesses similar in scale and speciality could benefit from such opportunities, given the nature of the works and the preference for bespoke services that align with municipal requirements. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate business growth by establishing strong ties with public sector clients and showcasing expertise in specialised construction and repair works.

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Notice Title

Specialist Ironwork Repairs/replacements

Notice Description

Specialist works are required at a number of gullies (31 number) and manhole (3 number) sites throughout the city

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058767-2026
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

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHINO ASPHALT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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