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title: "MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06622b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06622b

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage," focused on expanding the MOT Testing Station located at 2 Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PF. The procurement process falls under the works category involving drainage and surface works, with a procurement method of open competition, below threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 2nd April 2026, and inquiries are accepted until 30th March 2026. The contract will span from 30th April 2026 to 30th April 2027. This initiative forms part of Newcastle City Council's endeavour to enhance operational capacity, ensuring the existing MOT Station remains functional during construction.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction businesses specialising in groundworks, civil engineering, drainage, and utilities. Smaller enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared to accommodate SMEs. Winning this contract could serve as a pivotal growth avenue, particularly for firms looking to establish a foothold in the public sector construction segment. Given the award criteria, firms adept in balancing competitive pricing with quality specifications stand a good chance, as the assessment allocates 60% weightage to price and 40% to specification.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council 'the Authority' and our in-house building contractor, 'Construction Services (CS) require support from external construction groundwork contractors with skilled tradespersons to assist in the delivery of all groundworks, civil engineering, drainage, utilities and external works associated with the expansion/extension of the MOT Testing Station at 2 Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PF The works form part of the organisation's commitment to improving operational capacity. The Existing MOT Station Building will be fully operational during the period of works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019509-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £383,208 |
| Lots value | £383,208 |
| 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

- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019509-2026
  4th March 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.or

## Provenance

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