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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is inviting bids for their project titled "009518 - Outer West Leisure Centre and Pool - FFE and Joinery Services." This procurement process falls under the goods category and involves the provision, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) and Joinery services for a new multi-use facility in Newcastle upon Tyne. Scheduled as an open competition below the threshold, interested parties can submit their bids until 4th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 30th July 2026. The new facility will feature a 25m pool, gym, café, community meeting rooms, and a library, providing significant opportunities for engagement in a wide range of community activities, health and leisure services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying FF&E and joinery services, particularly those experienced in equipping leisure centres and community facilities. It's an ideal fit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the project's inclusive suitability criteria. The open procurement process maximises competition, allowing qualified suppliers to demonstrate their expertise in quality and price, which are weighted at 30% and 70% respectively. Successful participation can bolster a company’s portfolio in public contract services, enhance industry standing, and open doors to future collaborations with public authorities like Newcastle City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

009518 - Outer West Leisure Centre and Pool - FFE and Joinery Services

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced manufacturer and supplier for the provision, delivery, installation and commissioning of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) and Joinery services for a new multi-use Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and Library facility within Newcastle upon Tyne. The new facility will provide integrated leisure, health, wellbeing, learning and community services and is expected to attract a high volume of daily users across all age groups and accessibility needs. Once completed the new Leisure Centre will provide a 25m 8 lane pool, 17m training pool, sports hall, gym, cafe, children's play area, community meeting rooms and a library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068316-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

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