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NCC1164 Framework for The Provision of Repairs and Maintenance Works to Highways Bridges

Northumberland County Council · Local authority

In brief

Northumberland County Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (North East).

It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 December 2026.

It is split into 9 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 28 September 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 15 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 28 September 2026

How bids are scored

Concrete Repair and Hydrodemolition

Quality 60% · Price 40%

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

Stonemasonry

Quality 50% · Price 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Waterproofing

Quality 50% · Price 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Scaffolding

Quality 60% · Price 40%

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

5 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

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

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around December 2030.

What the notice says

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a Framework for the provision of various bridge repair and maintenance works across the county of Northumberland. The Framework will be divided into the following nine Lots: Lot 1 - Concrete Repair and Hydrodemolition Lot 2 - Stone Masonry Lot 3 - Waterproofing Lot 4 - Scaffolding Lot 5 - Steel Repair and Fabrication Lot 6 - Steel Painting Lot 7 - Driven Piling Lot 8 - Cast-in-Place Piling Lot 9 - Soil Nailing Tender documents are available to download from the OPEN e-procurement portal: https://www.open-uk.org/. Please refer to project reference OPEN20261800.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £3,000,000 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.
Is one of the 9 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.open-uk.org.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 15 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Concrete Repair and Hydrodemolition 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Concrete Repair and Hydrodemolition Works	Construction	£333,333
Stonemasonry 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Stonemasonry Works	Construction	£333,333
Waterproofing 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Waterproofing Works	Construction	£333,333
Scaffolding 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Scaffolding Works	Construction	£333,333
Steel Repair and Fabrication 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Steel Repair and Fabrication Works	Construction	£333,333
Steel Painting 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Steel Painting Works	Construction	£333,333
Piling - Driven 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Piling - Driven Works	Construction	£333,333
Piling - Cast in Place 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Piling - Cast in Place Works	Construction	£333,333
Soil Nails 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot covers Soil Nails Works	Construction	£333,333

Timeline

22 June 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 058656-2026
21 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 079746-2026

About the buyer

Northumberland County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Northumberland Specialists Building Services Limited2 contracts
Robert Kirkland (Blyth) Limited2 contracts
Bce Northern Limited1 contract
C.L.C. Contractors Limited1 contract
Cabot Thermals Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Northumberland County Council

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From notice 058656-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 June 2026, last updated 21 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.