Scope
Reference
NEX25/55
Description
Airport Route Upgrade project for permanent way and overhead line replacement/renewal. It may also include some aspects of civils and signalling works. We are looking for a Principal Contractor to undertake the entirety of the works.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2026 to 29 October 2027
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per tender documentation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 October 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 55% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
As per tender documentation
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive flexible procedure.
Only qualified suppliers are invited to tender.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
Please see tender documentation in our eProcurement website:
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.open-uk.org/
Please see tender documentation in our eProcurement website:
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTB-4383-VMJH
The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5DE
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)