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Drainage Assistance

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Drainage Assistance," involving essential maintenance services for housing stock and highways within the UKC22 region (Gateshead, United Kingdom). This contract, finalised on 3rd June 2026, addresses drainage-related issues to maintain livability and operational infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a direct method due to it's below-threshold nature, meaning no competitive tendering was involved. The contract commenced on 17th June 2026 and concluded by 16th September 2026, emphasizing the urgency and specific need for these services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the drainage works sector, as the provision of such services is critical for public infrastructure maintenance. Businesses, especially those capable of providing timely and efficient drainage solutions, will find this contract relevant for operational expansion and building a portfolio in public utility assistance. ARM PIPETEK LTD, a large-scale supplier from Durham, was awarded the contract, highlighting that both small and large enterprises in civil works and public infrastructure maintenance may find similar opportunities conducive to growth and service diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage Assistance

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has a large housing stock and is required to maintain these homes as a landlord. Part of these works is the clearing of blocked drains and bin chutes. It is essential that these services are carried out as not doing so would leave homes unsuitable for living in and require the Council to provide alternative accommodation until resolution. Gateshead Council are also responsible for dealing with highway drainage issues that occur out of hours and prevent the highway network operating. The team that provide this service out of hours will be temporarily unavailable. Within the service there is no alternative capacity to deliver this function so external assistance is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064153-2026
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
Large

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
£75,000 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

ARM PIPETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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