---
title: "City Running Track"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c3d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c3d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# City Running Track

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c3d

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment and upgrade of the City Running Track, positioned in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22 region. This project aims to enhance the facility's safety and accessibility standards. The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, utilising an open procedure. Submissions must be completed by 23rd March 2026 at 14:00 GMT, with the award scheduled to be finalised by 27th March 2026. The project falls within the 'works' category, specifically targeting landscaping and resurfacing tasks for sports grounds and recreational areas, with a budget up to £144,000 gross.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses skilled in landscaping and surface refurbishment, particularly those experienced in sports facilities development. The open procurement method allows a wide range of firms, including SMEs, to participate. Businesses that can provide exceptional quality and competitive pricing will stand a strong chance, given the award criteria split evenly between price and quality (50% each). The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, offering sustained engagement for successful bidders. This project will appeal especially to those keen on expanding their portfolio within the public infrastructure enhancement sector.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is undertaking a project to refurbish and upgrade the City Running Track to ensure it remains a safe, high-quality, and accessible athletics facility for residents, community groups, and local sports clubs. The project will replace the existing worn track surface, improve associated infrastructure, and bring the facility up to modern performance and safety standards in line with national athletics guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016971-2026
  25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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