---
title: "TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f101"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f101

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council has completed a procurement process under the title "TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS" for the supply of materials required to install a new Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and motorists. The council is located in Gateshead, UK, and the contract was awarded to HILL & SMITH VRS LIMITED, based in Solihull, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of road equipment and was conducted via a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract for the supply of goods was signed on 2nd December 2025, with the period extending until 31st March 2026, and has a total value of £104,543.40.

This tender highlights a targeted opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in road safety equipment and systems. As the procurement was conducted directly with a single supplier due to specific training requirements for the installation of the VRS, companies offering compatible systems or related consultancy might consider fostering partnerships or showcasing compliant systems to similar public authorities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative or cost-effective solutions for road safety infrastructure can leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of materials for new Vehicle Restraint System (VRS). Materials are needed to install new VRS to protect both pedestrians and motorists. Works are to be carried out by in-house staff but they are only trained in the installation of one type of VRS - this is only supplied by Hill&Smith.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080725-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,543 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL & SMITH VRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34920000 - Road equipment

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080725-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080725-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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