---
title: "Repairs to Composting Machinery at Sandhills Depot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac5e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Repairs to Composting Machinery at Sandhills Depot

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac5e

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is undertaking a procurement process for "Repairs to Composting Machinery at Sandhills Depot," which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of machinery. The project is at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd June 2026. This procurement involves servicing and maintenance at the Sandhills Garden Waste and Composting Facility, located in the UKC region, United Kingdom. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due on 23rd June 2026. The contract period is planned to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, and the process has been initiated through a tender method under the legal framework of UKPGA regulations (2023/54).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in machinery repair and maintenance services. The project's focus on long-term maintenance and support indicates substantial potential for ongoing contracts. Businesses with expertise in garden waste management and composting machinery repairs will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, with the contracts being above-threshold, there is a considerable value to be captured, making it an appealing opportunity for firms seeking to strengthen their presence in the public sector within the North East of England.

## Notice

Servicing, Maintenance, Breakdown Support and Repairs to Machinery at Sandhills Garden Waste and Composting Facility

### Planning Information

https://open-uk.org/
Project # OPEN20261199

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052314-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052314-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052314-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://open-uk.org/Project#OPEN20261199
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

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