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The Provision of Mechanical & Electrical Design Consultancy

Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Gateshead Borough Council has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 August 2026.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Council is looking to implement a Framework with a suitable number of qualified and experienced external Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultants. The Framework will consist of a single lot for Consultants, with projects generally (subject to exceptional circumstances) ranging in value from £0-£500,000, and will cover all building types and functions for Capitally funded projects across Gateshead Council's portfolio.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 026088-2026

About the buyer

Gateshead Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

81

Awards

64

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From notice 026088-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.