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title: "Design & Build - Go Ultra Low Rapid Clusters"
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# Design & Build - Go Ultra Low Rapid Clusters

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53fd7680-ed69-4391-9a53-cc13cbd1f971

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council, acting on behalf of the North East Combined Authority (NECA), has recently completed the procurement process for the "Design & Build - Go Ultra Low Rapid Clusters" project. This initiative, classified under the electromechanical equipment category, involves the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of six rapid clusters in the North East of England, with a total value of approximately £976,000. The contract period spans from 1st June 2018 to 31st May 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 7th February 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting eligible contractors to express their interest in participating.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering, renewable energy solutions, or infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find an advantageous position to enter the tendering process, as the procurement was designed to accommodate their participation. Companies focusing on sustainable energy solutions and electromechanical systems would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to contribute to enhancing the region's sustainable transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Formed in 2014 the North East Combined Authority (NECA) is a legal body that brings together the seven North East Local Authorities: Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland It has responsibility for strategic transport across all seven local authority areas and works closely with the NELEP to generate economic growth and new investment The Combined Authority is looking to procure an operator for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of 6 rapid clusters within the NECA area for a 3-year contract. In order to meet these requirements, the Combined Authority is inviting expressions of interest from eligible contractors able and suitable to undertake these works. Additional information: The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) portal is a free to register portal for the tendering of local government contracts. To have an opportunity to bid you will need to be registered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b9105b-5cfc-49ed-a017-3ef30d58e9eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £976,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £919,770 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX RENEWABLES TRADING AS PHOENIX WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b9105b-5cfc-49ed-a017-3ef30d58e9eb
- 29 Dec 2017 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9c9471-3554-4c59-91de-ec248a01f5d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b9105b-5cfc-49ed-a017-3ef30d58e9eb
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9c9471-3554-4c59-91de-ec248a01f5d5
  29th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org

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