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Steel Fabrications
Published 1 Sep 2026
1 Sep 2026
Closed 1 Oct 2026
- Primary CPV
-
45223100 *
Assembly of metal structures
- Location
- 🇬🇧 North East
- Value
- £8,000,000
- Contract
-
2 years Duration
08/01/2027 07/01/2029
- Contract Types
-
45 *Construction workFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Northumbria House, Pity Me, DH1 5FJ, United Kingdom · UKC
Contact
Holli Crawford
Award Criteria
- Quality (50%)
- Price (50%)
Related tenders
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
45223100 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: FA08-33
NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always looking at how we can use innovation in both working methods and technology while striving to reduce our carbon footprint and we will expect any successful applicants to help us achieve this.
This framework will be split into two sublots:
- Lot 1A Northumbrian Water Operating Region
- Lot 1B Essex & Suffolk Operating Region
Scope:
The steel fabrication services framework includes general steel fabrication and covers wide and diverse areas and asset bases including the following:
• Operational Sites eg Sewage and Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Reservoir Sites
• Office and Laboratory Buildings (low probability of works on these sites but there may be an adhoc requirement)
• Leisure Facilities eg Kielder and Hanningfield Reservoirs
The main work disciplines/work types are general steel fabrication services including the design, supply, manufacture, fabrication, galvanising, delivery, offloading, distribution, placement, installation, site supervision and documentation associated with the below:
• Ladders
• Handrails
• Spring loaded gates
• Gantries
• Steps
• Open Mesh Flooring
• Bespoke covers
• Chequer plate covers
• Toe plates
• Platforms
• Walkways
• Companionways
• Bespoke Louvres
• Steelwork Access Platforms including Stairs
• Pipe Supports
• Pipe Bridges
• GMS Chequer Plate Flooring
• Handrailing and Kickplates
• Wall Restraint Steelwork
• Launder Trough and Hoppers
• Pumping Station Access
• Debris Screens
• Stainless Steel Electrical Panel Boxes
• Bespoke Fabrications to suit COPA Sac Installations
• Stainless Steel Containment for Boreholes
• MCC Support Steelwork
• Bespoke Fabricated Pump Chamber/Tank
As well as:
• On site welding
• On site burning
• On site repairs to existing structures
• On site modifications to existing structures
This is not an exhausted list and other steel products not listed could be requested through the successful contractors.
Full CPV breakdown
- 45223100 — Assembly of metal structures (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Utility
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Works
- Lots
- 2
- Procurement method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Main category
- Works
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Active
- Renewal
- The duration is 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years in any combination of extensions (8 years in total).
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Framework details
- The pricing and selection process will be as per framework documents.
- Submission method
- Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conduced electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com). Expressions of interest from this notice must be sent to the e-mail address holli.crawford@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of the Thursday 24th September 2026 at 12:00hrs. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, E mail address and telephone number. (The deadline for return of the completed PQQ/Conditions of Participation is Thursday 1st October 2026 at 12noon).
- Award decision expected
- 8 Jan 2027
- Reserved / special regime
- Utilities
- Number of lots
- 2
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 10:48
- Deadline
- 01 Oct 2026 23:59
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ef42
- Notice ID
- FA08-33
Lots (2)
Lot 1A: Steel Fabrications - NWL Operating Area
£6,400,000
NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always...
8 Jan 2027 to 7 Jan 2029 · Active
Lot 1B: Steel Fabrications - ESW Operating Area
£1,600,000
NWL are looking to appoint suppliers to provide general steel fabrication services to support the delivery of the capital investment programme. Suppliers will ensure projects are being delivered in the most efficient manner, with a suitable and sustainable commercial model driving value for the business. NWL are always...
8 Jan 2027 to 7 Jan 2029 · Active
Full notice record
95 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Name | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED |
| Address › Street | Northumbria House |
| Address › Town / city | Pity Me |
| Address › Postcode | DH1 5FJ |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKC14 |
| Contact › Name | Holli Crawford |
| Contact › Email | Holli.Crawford@nwl.co.uk |
| Role | buyer |
| Classification › Description | Private utility |
Buyer
| Name | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED |
Tender
| Title | Steel Fabrications |
| Status | active |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Assembly of metal structures |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation of metal structures |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Structural works |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Structural steelworks |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Structural steel erection work |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKC |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Assembly of metal structures |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation of metal structures |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Structural works |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Structural steelworks |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Structural steel erection work |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Region (NUTS) | UKH1 |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Region (NUTS) | UKH3 |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £9,600,000 |
| Value › Value | £8,000,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Category | works |
| Special regime | utilities |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Method | With and without reopening competition |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Type | closed |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Description | The pricing and selection process will be as per framework documents. |
| Submission Terms › Electronic submission | allowed |
| Submission Terms › Languages | en |
| Bidding period › End | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award decision period › End | 8 Jan 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Title | Steel Fabrications - NWL Operating Area |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £7,680,000 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value | £6,400,000 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Quality |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 50 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Price |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 50 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › Start | 8 Jan 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › End | 7 Jan 2029 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 7 Jan 2033 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Renewal › Description | The duration is 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years in any combination of extensions (8 years in total). |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Title | Steel Fabrications - ESW Operating Area |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £1,920,000 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value | £1,600,000 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Quality |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 50 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Price |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 50 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › Start | 8 Jan 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › End | 7 Jan 2029 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 7 Jan 2033 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Renewal › Description | The duration is 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years in any combination of extensions (8 years in total). |
| Document › Document 1 › Document type | Conflict of interest |
| Document › Document 1 › Description | Not published |
| Document › Document 2 › Document type | Tender notice |
| Document › Document 2 › Description | Tender notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Document 2 › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082517-2026 |
| Document › Document 2 › Published | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Has Recurrence | Yes |
| Recurrence › Dates › Start | 8 Jan 2027 |