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title: "NEPO235 Vehicle Restraint Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED"
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# NEPO235 Vehicle Restraint Systems

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5e

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being orchestrated by The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the buyer, for a project titled "NEPO235 Vehicle Restraint Systems." It falls under the industry category of road furniture and installation services, with a key focus on vehicle restraint systems. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key preliminary market engagement activities scheduled between 12 January and 30 January 2026. The contract will cover the supply, installation, maintenance, and related services for vehicle restraint systems across the UK, beginning from August 2026 and ending in July 2030. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and participate in the engagement sessions via Microsoft Teams. A preliminary market engagement questionnaire will be available from 5 January 2026, with submissions due by 30 January 2026. The value of the procurement is estimated at £48 million, and it includes a framework agreement supporting both works and services. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of road safety equipment. Companies specializing in vehicle restraint systems, including those offering innovative solutions such as dynamic barrier systems or crash cushions, would be well-suited to compete. Given the framework agreement's inclusivity criteria, SMEs are also encouraged to participate. The procurement offers extensive opportunities for growth over a four-year contract period, providing a stable revenue stream while allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships with contracting authorities UK-wide. With a keen interest in receiving detailed input through the preliminary market engagement, there is an emphasis on innovation, pricing, and service specifications, opening avenues for businesses to influence contract requirements and positioning themselves as key players in the sector.

## Notice

NEPO235 Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) aims to provide a route to market for UK based Contracting Authorities for the supply, installation, removal, repair, testing and maintenance of VRS. The solution will allow for temporary and permanent VRS and will cover goods, services and works related to vehicle restraint systems within its lot structure including: Removal and disposal of existing systems, both permanent and temporary Supply and installation of Vehicle Restraint Systems, including: N1, N2, high containment systems and terminals for the full range of working widths Flex beam, P2/P4 end terminals for new works Variety of materials, including steel, concrete, and wire rope Crash cushions Dynamic barrier systems Hostile vehicle restraints Minor works, including repairs and the ability to provide a generic 'open box beam' for small improvements Foundation prices for driven posts, concreted posts and socketed systems Compliant CD377 & CD127 VRS design solutions Testing and routine inspection of existing systems Emergency response and reactive maintenance alongside planned works Ability to provide cost breakdowns for third-party accident damage claims Supply only of Flexbeam, P2, P4 and supply legacy OBB, TCB systems to enable Contracting Authorities to use their own trained operatives to carry out works

### Planning Information

NEPO will host Microsoft Teams meetings between 12 January and 30 January with interested suppliers where a presentation will be delivered by NEPO and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the session. Time slots will be provided to those whom express an interest in attending a session by contacting construction@nepo.org with three preferred dates & times. These will be confirmed on or after 2 January 2026.
Attendance at the Microsoft Teams meeting is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above information may be subject to change and is indicative only.
NEPO also intend to publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via Open e-Tendering system (www.open-uk.org). (https://www.open uk.org). The questionnaire responses will help NEPO design the framework by providing the level of market interest and provide insight from suppliers on the shaping of the future provision including pricing, innovation, procurement process, funding and specification. The questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open e-Tendering system on 5 January 2026 with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 30th January. Suppliers are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible to ensure the market engagement is meaningful and results in a solution that meets stakeholder needs. Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open uk.org (https://www.open-uk.org) For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training (https://www.open-hub.org/training) to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. Over the Christmas period we will be operating a skeleton support for Open via open.support@nepo.org on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December. Urgent system issue requests or supplier support for tender returns within this period will be picked up. Any general, non-urgent queries will be picked up when the office re-opens on 2 January 2026.  

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084905-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34928000 - Road furniture
- 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084905-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084905-2025
  19th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open
- https://www.open-hub.org/training
- https://www.open-uk.org

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