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15 Jul 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the acquisition of anti-virus software through the RM6098 framework, specifically Lot 3. The procurement, under the ID 066766-2026 and currently in the tender stage, involves an open competition process for IT services in the Newcastle Upon Tyne region (UKC22). Proposals must be submitted electronically by 29th July 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1st September 2026 and extend potentially up to five years, including renewal options. The project is valued at £120,000 gross, with a main focus on services below the threshold for open competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet support, and aligned with public authority needs. Businesses experienced with frameworks such as RM6098 would particularly benefit, as the selection prioritises suppliers already awarded onto Lot 3. The contract award criteria focus largely on competitive pricing (80%) complemented by a quality assessment (20%). This offers an attractive business growth avenue for firms capable of providing high-quality IT solutions at a cost-effective rate.

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Notice Title

Anti virus software via RM6098 LOT 3

Notice Description

RM6098 Call off from Lot 3 for Anti Virus software (restricted).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 years plus 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066766-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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