North Tyneside Borough Council has published a procurement opportunity for aec collection renewal with an estimated value of an undisclosed value. The submission deadline is the date stated in the official notice, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-10, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

North Tyneside Council has inherited the requirement of Autodesk - AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Licenses from a previous strategic partner. The Authority requires AutoCAD as this is used to produce precise and detailed technical drawings. AutoCAD is an industry standard software package and is essential for the continued delivery of the Authority's design services. It is used daily by our in-house designers on the core design work as part of a chargeable service.

North Tyneside Borough Council is the contracting authority. The estimated value is an undisclosed value and the deadline is the date stated in the official notice. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to engineering firms, architects, quantity surveyors. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold professional indemnity insurance, chartered status.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, North Tyneside Borough Council must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in engineering contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a an undisclosed value contract
• Relevant certifications: professional indemnity insurance, chartered status
• Capacity to mobilise within North Tyneside Borough Council’s required timeframe

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032662-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before the date stated in the official notice: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

North Tyneside Borough Council will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing North Tyneside Borough Council’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires North Tyneside Borough Council to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032662-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by North Tyneside Borough Council or the UK government.