---
title: "Drainage Assistance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c63f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c63f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Drainage Assistance

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c63f

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Drainage Assistance," involving essential maintenance services for housing stock and highways within the UKC22 region (Gateshead, United Kingdom). This contract, finalised on 3rd June 2026, addresses drainage-related issues to maintain livability and operational infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a direct method due to it's below-threshold nature, meaning no competitive tendering was involved. The contract commenced on 17th June 2026 and concluded by 16th September 2026, emphasizing the urgency and specific need for these services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the drainage works sector, as the provision of such services is critical for public infrastructure maintenance. Businesses, especially those capable of providing timely and efficient drainage solutions, will find this contract relevant for operational expansion and building a portfolio in public utility assistance. ARM PIPETEK LTD, a large-scale supplier from Durham, was awarded the contract, highlighting that both small and large enterprises in civil works and public infrastructure maintenance may find similar opportunities conducive to growth and service diversification.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has a large housing stock and is required to maintain these homes as a landlord. Part of these works is the clearing of blocked drains and bin chutes. It is essential that these services are carried out as not doing so would leave homes unsuitable for living in and require the Council to provide alternative accommodation until resolution. Gateshead Council are also responsible for dealing with highway drainage issues that occur out of hours and prevent the highway network operating. The team that provide this service out of hours will be temporarily unavailable. Within the service there is no alternative capacity to deliver this function so external assistance is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064153-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £75,000 |

## 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 | ARM PIPETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064153-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064153-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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