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title: "CA16398 - RFQ 2025/17 - Provision of Additional Steps and Fall Restraint Rails to Council Fleet"
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# CA16398 - RFQ 2025/17 - Provision of Additional Steps and Fall Restraint Rails to Council Fleet

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0d011b6-0b14-4073-96a9-d9326fdc8f32

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council focuses on the provision of additional steps and fall restraint rails to the council's fleet vehicles. This project, situated in the works sector, involves fabrication work, specifically fitting cab steps to vehicles with an Iveco chassis and fall restraint rails on Beavertail type vehicles. The project is classified under industry category CPV 45255400. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was active from 2nd September 2025, with the tender period ending on 17th September 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and will continue until 22nd May 2026. The council engaged Houston's Coachworks Limited as the supplier, with the contract valued at £15,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in vehicle fabrication and safety enhancements. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) were especially encouraged to participate, highlighting potential growth avenues for businesses flexible in tailoring vehicle safety equipment. The procurement is spread across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and broader Europe, thus providing extensive geographic opportunities for businesses able to deliver over diverse regions. With open procurement processes, firms experienced in handling public sector contracts stand well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

The Council has several vehicles, with an Iveco chassis, that require additional cab steps to be fitted to the vehicle for safety and convenience reasons. In addition to this there is also a requirement for the fitting of a fall restraint rails on a number of Beavertail type vehicles, for safety reasons. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16398. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16398 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ae6b7d-e84b-4f47-be29-76e9be937bd9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 22 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUSTON'S COACHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ae6b7d-e84b-4f47-be29-76e9be937bd9
- 2 Sep 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ae6b7d-e84b-4f47-be29-76e9be937bd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ae6b7d-e84b-4f47-be29-76e9be937bd9
  2nd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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