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Published 26 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST

Official UK procurement notice

007739 - Project Request Construction of Gala Field Sports Pitches

Official notice

Authority: Newcastle City Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£400,000≈ £114k / year · £480,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 23 Sept 2026
Contract term 3 yrs 6 moends 2 May 2030 · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The proposed development comprises the construction of two new playing fields: one full sized adult football pitch and one youth pitch sized in accordance with Sport England / FA guidelines and Performance Quality Standards (PQS), on the derelict site of the former Chevyside Middle School, off Yetholm Place.

CPV: Construction work for sports facilities

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 yrs 6 moSMEPublished value£400,000
Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2030 (3 yrs 6 mo)Value: £400,000 exc. VAT · £480,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: 60% Price 40% Quality 1. Ability to Deliver 20% weighting 2. Construction Programme 10% weighting 3. Construction Methodology & Logistics Plan 30% weighting 4. Meeting the Employer's Requirements 30% weighting 5. Social Value, Sustainability & Climate 10% weighting 6. Social Value Mandatory Requirements Pass/Fail

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
Last source update
26 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081161
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for sports facilities
Delivery area
North East (UKC22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ec33 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Aug 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published65 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
  2. Clarification questions by42 days ago
    18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline37 days ago
    23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    30 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 2 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    26 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Newcastle City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBHM-6848-TWYG Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE1 8QHContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender