Scope
Reference
009275
Description
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 delivering a first-class groundworks service for Capital projects. Work awarded under this Framework will be predominantly to support Capital Projects.
This opportunity has been published via the Open E-Procurement tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Monday 19th January 2026 at 10am.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - OPEN20252096 / P-009275) via the following website: https://www.open-uk.org/
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £14,400,000 excluding VAT
- £17,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028
- Possible extension to 12 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to performance, options of 2 x 12 month extensions available.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Included in Documentation
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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 delivering a first-class groundworks service for Capital projects. Work awarded under this Framework will be predominantly to support Capital Projects.
This opportunity has been published via the Open E-Procurement tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Monday 19th January 2026 at 10am.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - OPEN20252096 / P-009275) via the following website: https://www.open-uk.org/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price 60% |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality 40% |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government