---
title: "Out of Hours Highways Make Safe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c63c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Out of Hours Highways Make Safe

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c63c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Out of Hours Highways Make Safe" project, led by Gateshead Borough Council, involves ensuring the safety of highway assets outside of normal working hours. This project falls within the public authority sub-central government category and is located in Gateshead, UK (region UKC22). The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract active as of 17th June 2026 and set to end on 16th September 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and was awarded to Premier Traffic Management Limited, signifying project continuity and responsiveness to potential hazards on local highways.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in highway maintenance and emergency response services. The engagement of Premier Traffic Management Limited highlights the Council's preference for reliable SMEs capable of delivering timely and effective services. Companies with expertise in managing public works projects and ensuring public safety would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. Additionally, this contract exemplifies how local authorities may seek specialised external support for essential public services, prompting businesses to develop niche capabilities in response to such tender needs.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has numerous assets on its highways that if damaged present the risk of harm to its residents and other users of the highway (items such as fallen fences, assets damaged in accidents etc.) A team is needed to make safe damaged or dangerous highway assets out of normal working hours. The team that deliver this service currently is unavailable. External assistance is required to deliver this essential function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064149-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064149-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.premier-traffic.co.uk
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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