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Newbiggin Hall - Scaffolding for WRP

Awarded to LOUIS JAMES SCAFFOLDING LTD

Newcastle City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 6 May 2026

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Overview

Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to LOUIS JAMES SCAFFOLDING LTD for £161,205.50 to provide scaffolding for a window replacement programme at Newbiggin Hall. The work is currently in delivery or complete as of July 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£185,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 April 2026
Questions by
6 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Scaffolding work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£161,206
Award date
16 July 2026
Contract period
29 May 2026 → 31 May 2027
Contract length
1 year
Against estimate
13% below
Bids received
9
Winner
  • LOUIS JAMES SCAFFOLDING LTD

This contract ends on 31 May 2027.

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About the winner

LOUIS JAMES SCAFFOLDING LTD

Based in
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

9

9 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

Median of 19,399 awards in the last 24 months

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Newcastle City Council in the last 12 months

136

contracts awarded, worth £89,855,497 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    8 April 2026

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