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Worcestershire Parkway -Mace Direct Award

DUE NORTH LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Parkway procurement process, initiated by Homes England, involves a direct appointment of Mace, with Tony Gee supporting as a subcontractor, to assist in reviewing and designing options for new rail crossings. This project is part of a broader initiative to develop a new settlement of 10,000 homes, requiring infrastructure upgrades, including rail crossing enhancements. The procurement falls under the architecture, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This project spans multiple UK regions including the West Midlands, with the contract period from 27 November 2025 to 1 February 2026. Homes England is overseeing the award process. The tender has reached the award stage, with the award published on 2 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those that specialise in infrastructure development and sustainable movement strategies. Companies with expertise in these areas can showcase their capabilities in designing and executing complex projects. Mace's involvement highlights the need for experienced firms, suggesting opportunities for large-scale suppliers with a track record of delivering infrastructure projects. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities to leverage their niche expertise and contribute to the ambitious plan for community development at Worcestershire Parkway.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Parkway -Mace Direct Award

Notice Description

Further to recent discussions, we are seeking a direct appointment of Mace supported by Tony Gee as their subcontractor to assist with reviewing and designing options for new rail crossings at Worcestershire Parkway. \r \r The total cost for this commission is: PS98,445.76. I understand that under the framework guidance, direct appointments over PS10,000 in value can be approved at Director level in exceptional circumstances but only up to the FTS threshold value (this commission falls under the FTS threshold).\r \r This appointment was recommended by the Technical Director given the specialist nature of the work and track record of the team at York Central. \r \r Context: \r \r Worcestershire Parkway is an identified accelerator site and comprises a new settlement of 10,000 homes (we will claim 1000 direct outputs and a further 9000 indirect outputs). This work is needed to inform the preparation of the Full Business Case for forward funding of primary infrastructure (anticipated in Spring 2026) to unlock and accelerate development. The delivery of the settlement is contingent on upgrades to two existing rail crossings that are constrained: \r \r 1. The existing overbridge over the B4084 is too narrow and cannot accommodate the predicted number of car movements. A new all modes bridge, for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be required between the western neighbourhoods and the town centre including to provide access to a new secondary school. \r \r 2. A new underpass is required to replace the existing underpass to link the main town centre and southern neighbourhoods with the B4084. The existing underpass has restricted height and is too narrow to accommodate active travel routes as part of a sustainable movement strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fd69bf7-1a23-435e-8e47-465987b46627
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fef97c2-8e15-4802-b6df-52e2fe61348a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,943,021 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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