---
title: "The Provision & Ad hoc Repair of Vehicle Restraint System Safety Barriers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# The Provision & Ad hoc Repair of Vehicle Restraint System Safety Barriers

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608cc

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has issued an open tender for the provision, installation, repair, and inspection of vehicle restraint system safety barriers across Northumberland. Classified under the industry category of construction—specifically crash barriers, road safety components, and related structural products—this procurement opportunity is currently at the tender stage with electronic submissions due by 23rd February 2026. Enquiries are accepted until 13th February 2026. The procurement process is open and competitive, below the threshold, with a gross contract value of £1,560,000. The contract period begins on 7th April 2026 and lasts for a year with a discretionary 12-month extension option.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality construction services. With a focus on safety infrastructure, businesses specialising in highway and road construction works will find this project aligns well with their expertise. The tender evaluation places a significant emphasis on price (70%) with a quality component (30%), enabling companies that can offer competitive pricing alongside comprehensive quality assurance measures to gain an advantageous position. The potential for a framework agreement and subsequent contracts presents an excellent opportunity for sustained business development.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor to undertake the provision, installation, repair and inspection of road safety barriers. This service is to cover locations throughout Northumberland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 12 month extension period following the initial one year contract period at the sole discretion of the contracting authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004878-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928100 - Crash barriers
- 34928110 - Road barriers
- 34928120 - Barrier components
- 34928310 - Safety fencing
- 34928450 - Bollards
- 44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004878-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004379-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004878-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004379-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org
  Tender documents can be found (via the "Browse Opportunities" link) and downloaded and a provider can register interest to participate in the tender exercise at www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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