The North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership is inviting bids from firms to join a series of framework agreements covering construction, repairs and consultancy across three regions: Northumberland and Tyne & Wear; Durham and Tees Valley; and Gateshead over the coming months.
The lead councils have put Gateshead-based North Eastern Purchasing Organisation in charge of the procurement of the four-year framework.
The council’s hope to make big savings and reduce the time to market for appointing contractors and estimate they will save £35m over the four-year term on new building work in the region.
Framework lots up for grabs
| Lot 1 | £2m + Construction Only | North East Region |
| Lot 2 | £2m + Design and Build | North East Region |
| Lot 3 | £0 – £2m Design and Build | Northern Region |
| Lot 4 | £500k – £2m Construction Only | Northern Region |
| Lot 5 | £0 – £500k Construction Only | Northern Region |
| Lot 6 | £0 – £2m Design and Build | Southern Region |
| Lot 7 | £500k – £2m Construction Only | Southern Region |
| Lot 8 | £0 – £500k Construction Only | Southern Region |
Firms have been given until the 13 April to submit PQQs and can obtain further details from Sue Longstaff on 01914335987 or emailing: [email protected]
Sunderland Council is inviting bids for the repairs and maintenance framework across the north east, estimated to be worth around £88m over four years. PQQs must be returned by the start of April.
North Tyneside Council is currently tendering the consultancy agreement, accounting for an annual spend of around £3m.
The framework will come into operation in the Autumn.
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