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23 Jul 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract to BIOSCAPES GROUP LIMITED for the design, supply, and installation of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) at Hotspur Primary School. The project aims to provide below-ground surface-water storage to mitigate flood risks at the school and falls under the industry category of drainage construction works. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000 with a gross amount of £60,000, will be active from 27th July to 1st September 2026 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in drainage construction, particularly those specialising in sustainable water management systems. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in engineering, environmental management, and construction services are well-positioned to engage in similar projects by local authorities. The partnership with BIOSCAPES GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise from York, underscores the potential for SMEs to successfully compete for public contracts and enhance their growth by establishing a foothold in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Hotspur Primary School - SuDs in School Projec

Notice Description

Award of a contract to Hydrorock for the specialist design, supply and installation of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) at Hotspur Primary School. The works will provide below-ground surface-water storage to help mitigate flood risk within the school site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069603-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232450 - Drainage construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOSCAPES GROUP

Further Information

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