Open15 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Contract for the Provision of a Right to Light Consultant Surveyor

Northumberland County Council · Local authority

In brief

Northumberland County Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (North East).

The estimated value is £72,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

How bids are scored

Total Price 30% · Quality 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Northumberland County Council are seeking to appoint a Right to Light Consultant Surveyor to provide professional Right to Light services relating to any Right to Light claims made by potentially affected neighbouring property owners near the new Maltings Theatre development at Eastern Lane in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The appointed consultant shall investigate the potential impact of each claim and provide an estimated value on the compensation payable for any loss of light.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 15 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £72,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090829-2026

About the buyer

Northumberland County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 090829-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.