Award

North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:02

Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 14:15

TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2024 at 13:40

Planning

25 Apr 2024 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build" is orchestrated by Nexus, a prominent buying organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The contract, notable for its complex construction work within the marine environment, includes the development of a new ferry landing as well as associated works on the existing Western Quay. As of 18th November 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, with McLaughlin and Harvey appointed as the main contractor. This selective procurement process adhered to a restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive yet targeted approach. The project covers the UKC region, with an emphasis on port-related activities, and has an established contract with a value of £23,900,000GBP. Initially planned in 2024, the project's critical milestones included a tender period that ended in August 2024, with construction activities envisaged to commence by April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine construction and civil engineering, offering prospects to engage in a high-profile development within the North East of England. Companies with capabilities in executing complex design and build marine projects will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The procurement method used underlines the importance of quality in the bid evaluation process, with a strong focus on both quality and price. Such contracts could stimulate business growth by providing substantial work over an extended period, thereby contributing to the strategic expansion of experienced construction firms within the marine sector. The completed project will serve as an important addition to local transport infrastructure, underscoring the contractor's role in enhancing the region’s transport efficacy and accessibility.

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Notice Title

North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build

Notice Description

Award of 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The Contract is NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option C with bespoke amendments. Stage One Works Early Works (as outlined in Part 1 of Schedule 3): - Pre-commencement planning discharge documents - Mobilisation & welfare - Landside works - Pontoon, linkspan & bank seat installation - Jetty extension - Existing terminal removal - Detailed design - Stage 2 target cost and programme Stage Two Balance of the Works: - Scope to be agreed upon by the client and contractor at the end of Stage One, prior to entering Stage Two Financial Cap: - The works in Stage One are capped at a budget of PS1,600,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04552e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45244000 - Marine construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE
Additional Buyers

NEXUS

Contact Name
Julie Warnett
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7879667318

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4AX
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), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY

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