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title: "Adaptation of properties - Bathroom and Minor Aids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e83a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-08-20"
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# Adaptation of properties - Bathroom and Minor Aids

Buyer: Newcastle City Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e83a

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council intends to procure external construction contractors to support its in-house Repairs & Maintenance Services team with property adaptations in Newcastle upon Tyne. The work is divided into two areas: DDA bathroom adaptations, including supply and fitting of accessible bathroom refurbishments for capital-funded projects; and minor aids and adaptations, including external handrails, grab rails, access steps, drop-down rails, tap replacements and toilet seats. The appointed contractor for the bathroom work will act as principal contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and will report to the council’s Repairs & Maintenance Services department for performance and invoicing. This is construction and specialist building work, classified under CPV 45211310, bathrooms construction work.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the council has stated an intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. It expects to use a below-threshold open competition to establish a framework agreement. The published estimated value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT, or £4,800,000 including VAT. The planned contract period is 2 November 2026 to 1 May 2028, with an option to renew or extend to 1 May 2030. The requirement is planned as two lots, with the DDA adaptations lot identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. A tender notice is expected when the procurement progresses, and the council may issue a separate market engagement notice if it seeks early supplier input.

This will suit construction contractors with skilled tradespeople experienced in accessible bathroom refurbishment, minor adaptations and the supply and installation of household or external mobility aids. Relevant capability includes fitting grab rails, handrails, access steps, drop-down rails, replacement taps and accessible toilet equipment, alongside broader bathroom refurbishment and building works. Suppliers pursuing the bathroom adaptations work should be prepared to take principal-contractor responsibility under CDM 2015, including the associated coordination, health and safety and delivery obligations. The framework approach may suit established contractors and smaller firms able to provide reliable installation capacity and work with the council’s in-house Repairs & Maintenance Services team. Businesses should prepare evidence of comparable adaptation, refurbishment and construction experience before the procurement reaches the tender stage.

## Notice

Lot 1 - DDA Adaptations Newcastle City Council 'the Council' on behalf of our in-house building contractor, Repairs & Maintenance Services require support from external construction contractors with skilled tradespersons to assist in delivering a first-class supply and fit DDA bathroom refurbishment service for capital funded projects. To meet this need, the Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement of partners. The primary council department that this capital works is for is the Councils' 'Repairs & Maintenance Services' Dept. who the appointed Contractor will be required to report to in terms of performance and invoicing. The appointed Contractor will act as the 'Principal Contractor' in terms of responsibility under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) Lot 2 - Minor Aids and Adaptations Newcastle City Council 'the Council' on behalf of our in-house building contractor, Repairs & Maintenance Services require support from an external construction contractor with skilled tradespersons to assist in delivering a first-class minor aids supply and fit service. This requirement includes provision of external handrailing, grab rails, access steps, drop down rails, tap replacement and toilet seats etc. This pipeline notice is for information only. At this stage, no further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses, a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If Newcastle City Council seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement Notice will be issued at that time, along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the OPEN Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available: www.open-uk.org We appreciate your interest and understanding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Newcastle City Council |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode area | 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

- 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 09:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079300-2026
  20th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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