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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is seeking contractors for the "NCC1626 - Prudhoe Waterworld Boiler Replacement Works" involving the removal and replacement of boilers at Prudhoe Waterworld, located at Front St., Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ. This procurement process falls under the construction industry category and is currently in the Tender phase. The tender is being conducted through an open competition method, with the submission deadline set for 21st August 2026. The enquiry period ends on 11th August 2026, and the contract work is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026, concluding on 9th November 2026. The estimated project budget is £216,000 gross.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in boiler installations and refurbishment projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for them. Businesses that are competitive in both price and quality, given the weighted award criteria of 70% price and 30% quality, stand a good chance of securing this contract. The project will also foster business growth by enabling contractors to establish or strengthen ties with local government bodies and potentially secure further contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

NCC1626 - Prudhoe Waterworld Boiler Replacement Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the removal of existing boilers and replacement of Boiler Plant at Prudhoe Waterworld, Front St., Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ. Refer to Section 1 item 3 of the Mechanical Services Specification 'Scope of Works' for more detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068340-2026
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 9 Nov 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
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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