Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-dff6-7045-82fb-1aba0f009446/steel-fabrications closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Steel Fabrications [Northumbrian Water Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northumbrian-water-limited) Estimated value £8,000,000 Published 1 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 1 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Assembly of metal structures Installation of metal structures Structural works Structural steelworks Structural steel erection work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06ef42-2026-09-01T10:48:25+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06ef42-2026-09-01T10:48:25+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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