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Temporary Storage & Site Accommodation

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 14:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Temporary Storage & Site Accommodation" project. This procurement falls under the goods category within the construction industry and will be conducted throughout Northumberland, UK. The initial engagement stage is planned with a milestone due by 4th September 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to engage during this pre-market phase to prepare for the upcoming competitive process. The contract is set to commence on 13th January 2027, running potentially until 12th January 2032, with renewal options available. This engagement notice is part of the Council's strategy to inform the market of anticipated requirements and gather initial interest.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of temporary structures, particularly those specialising in construction-related storage units and site accommodations. Companies fitting this profile, especially SMEs, are well-positioned to expand their client base and service offerings through this project. With vital aspects such as maintenance, delivery, and operator training required, businesses providing these comprehensive services will find this tender particularly lucrative for growth within the Northumberland region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Storage & Site Accommodation

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a Supplier for the provision of the hire of temporary storage and site accommodation units including all maintenance, delivery, collection, testing, operator training, monitoring and where applicable, weekly servicing of toilets and consumables throughout the county of Northumberland.

Planning Information

Northumberland County Council is publishing this PME notice to provide early visibility of the upcoming Temporary Storage & Site Accommodation opportunity. This pre-market engagement aims to inform the market of the anticipated requirements and enable interested suppliers to prepare ahead of the future competitive process. Suppliers may use the contact details provided within this notice to submit initial questions regarding the project or to confirm their interest in the forthcoming procurement. Northumberland County Council will aim to respond to as many questions as reasonably possible during the pre-market engagement period. All expressions of interest and enquiries recevied at this stage will be used solely to inform and coordinate engagement activity and do not constitute participation in, or confer any advantage within any future competitive processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073792-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2027 - 12 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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