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title: "Newport Bridge Traffic Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056af7"
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# Newport Bridge Traffic Management

Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056af7

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## Summary

Stockton on Tees Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for the Newport Bridge Traffic Management project. The procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically targeting road traffic-control equipment and traffic-calming works. With procurement stages now in the award phase, the contract was signed with Core Highways Group Ltd on 23rd July 2025 and will span from the commencement date to 12th September 2025. The project is geographically centered around Stockton-on-Tees, ensuring local involvement and prompt service delivery. Notably, this contract was processed below the threshold, without competition, ensuring swift procurement directly tailored to project requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for firms specialising in traffic management and infrastructure support services. Core Highways Group Ltd, a large-scale enterprise known for its local base and expertise, was awarded the contract due to their proven track record with the bridge's previous maintenance projects. Companies in the traffic control and civil engineering sectors, especially those with a regional focus, might find similar opportunities lucrative as they can leverage local insights, thereby offering efficient and cost-effective solutions. Engaging in such projects could also provide smaller and medium-sized enterprises with a platform to showcase their capabilities on a scale that facilitates future tender eligibility and partnership with public authorities.

## Notice

Core Highways were recommended to undertake the traffic management required by Balfour Beatty, the principal contractor undertaking the works on Newport Bridge. This recommendation is based on Core Highways' extensive knowledge of the bridge and their proven experience in managing the complex traffic arrangements required for its closure. In particular, Core Highways successfully delivered the traffic management for the previous closure during 2024/25. Their involvement in that project provided them with valuable insights and lessons learned, which have significantly enhanced their understanding and capability to support the current works efficiently and safely. Additionally, Core Highways on the Newport Bridge project because they are a trusted local supplier, based right here in Stockton-on-Tees near Portrack Lane. Their proximity to the site ensures a responsive and efficient service, and their deep understanding of the local infrastructure landscape makes them a valuable partner. Total including VAT - PS85,580.48

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045065-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,317 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE HIGHWAYS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 45233150 - Traffic-calming works

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045065-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045065-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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