Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Nexus
33 St James' Blvd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE14AX
Contact
Julie Warnett
Telephone
+44 7879667318
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NEX24/25 North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design and Build
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Nexus requires a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor, experienced in marine environment construction who will be responsible for the design, consents and construction of various elements related to the North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation project. This includes the construction of a new ferry landing, associated works on the existing Western Quay to enable public access and utility routing, extension of the existing Fish Quay's Protection Jetty and removal of all existing redundant structures at the old ferry landing.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contractor will be required to:
a) Conduct full design responsibilities, including studies, investigations, modelling and calculations to inform the design process.
b) Obtain any further necessary consents, licenses, permissions and leases from relevant authorities including liaison with consenting authorities, application submissions and compliance with consent conditions.
c) Develop detailed design information and construction method statements, subject to review and approval by the Project Manager and Engineer.
d) Take full responsibility for the content and preparation of all consent submissions, including fees and charges.
e) Execute all construction activities required to complete the project according to the Scope outlined in the Client's Requirements documents.
f) Commit to social value contract conditions, manage public consultation and maintain positive stakeholder relations with all interested parties.
g) Ensure resources are available to provide Nexus with any required details to support the grant funding conditions for the development.
h) Ensure the recently approved outline planning consent conditions are discharged.
Contract Strategy
A single stage procurement will be undertaken via the issuance of an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The form of contract will be a NEC4 Option C (Target Cost with Activity Schedule) including a reasonable Gain/Pain share mechanism. The contract will also include Z Clause amendments to ensure suitable risk apportionment between the parties.
Ground Investigation/Planning Position
Nexus have carried out the Ground Investigation for the Western Quay which is the new location for the Ferry Landing and jetty extension. The report from this investigation will be issued as part of the Invitation to Tender. The client has obtained planning permission for the outline design. This approval signifies that the project aligns with local regulations and landuse policies. The client has also secured an MMO license, which is essential for any marine-related activities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
11 April 2025
End date
30 June 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-013472
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
3 October 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Tyne and Wear PTE T/A Nexus
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom