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09 Jul 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "NCC1974 Cambois Wader Site Expansion Works," located in Northumberland, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction work industry category (CPV: 45000000) and is set to expand a wader site through various activities such as forming scrapes, hedgerow coppicing, new hedgerow planting, and field drain removal. The tender uses an open procurement method, allowing broad competition below the threshold through open competition. The estimated contract value is £60,000 gross, with a net amount of £50,000, and the tender submission deadline is set for 29th July 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period is expected to start on 3rd August 2026 and end on 30th September 2026.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for growth to businesses, particularly those within the construction sector specialising in environmental and landscaping works. With a procurement strategy that prioritises both price (40%) and quality (60%), businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-quality results at competitive prices would be well-suited to apply. This opportunity is also accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they meet the suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio, extend its reach within the public sector market, and lay the groundwork for future opportunities with public authorities such as Northumberland County Council.

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Notice Title

NCC1974 Cambois Wader Site Expansion Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver wader site expansion works at Cambois, Northumberland. The scope of works includes the formation of five scrapes, coppicing of an existing hedgerow, planting of a new double hedgerow, installation of a double stock fence to protect the new planting, and the investigation and removal of existing field drains

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064475-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY 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
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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