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Out of Hours Highways Make Safe

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Out of Hours Highways Make Safe" project, led by Gateshead Borough Council, involves ensuring the safety of highway assets outside of normal working hours. This project falls within the public authority sub-central government category and is located in Gateshead, UK (region UKC22). The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract active as of 17th June 2026 and set to end on 16th September 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and was awarded to Premier Traffic Management Limited, signifying project continuity and responsiveness to potential hazards on local highways.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in highway maintenance and emergency response services. The engagement of Premier Traffic Management Limited highlights the Council's preference for reliable SMEs capable of delivering timely and effective services. Companies with expertise in managing public works projects and ensuring public safety would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. Additionally, this contract exemplifies how local authorities may seek specialised external support for essential public services, prompting businesses to develop niche capabilities in response to such tender needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of Hours Highways Make Safe

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has numerous assets on its highways that if damaged present the risk of harm to its residents and other users of the highway (items such as fallen fences, assets damaged in accidents etc.) A team is needed to make safe damaged or dangerous highway assets out of normal working hours. The team that deliver this service currently is unavailable. External assistance is required to deliver this essential function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c63c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064149-2026
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

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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