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Overhead Line Support Services Framework

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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Award

29 May 2025 at 14:32

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Overhead Line Support Services Framework, titled "NEX24/56", is a procurement process initiated by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under "Business and management consultancy and related services" (CPV code 79400000), is targeted to provide bespoke overhead line design and support services. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure, with selective procurement methods. The initial tender was advertised to close on 4th November 2024, with subsequent invitations to tender expected by 16th December 2024. Interest peaked, resulting in the awarding of a contract to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, under the award tag "028541-2025", valued at £750,000, signed on 23rd May 2025.

This framework creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive design solutions and efficiency improvements in urban rail systems. Given its regional focus in the UKC region, businesses with expertise in rail infrastructure and support services will find this contract beneficial for strategic growth. It is especially suited for organisations with the capacity for electronic submissions and those ready to undertake long-term commitments, as the framework spans 48 months with potential extensions. In this competitive environment, businesses offering high-quality design, robust delivery plans, and cost-effective solutions should find themselves well-positioned to capitalise on such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Overhead Line Support Services Framework

Notice Description

Tender for the consultant to carry out a wide range of bespoke Overhead Line design packages and Overhead Line support to Nexus. This will include but not limited to: Designing out Spanwires which encroach a third parties land, reviewing Overhead Line installation methodology to make efficiencies and, carrying out audits on Nexus internal teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the consultant to carry out a wide range of bespoke Overhead Line design packages and Overhead Line support to Nexus. This will include but not limited to: Designing out Spanwires which encroach a third parties land, reviewing Overhead Line installation methodology to make efficiencies and, carrying out audits on Nexus internal teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 T/A NEXUS
Additional Buyers

NEXUS

Contact Name
Juane Tun, Julie Warnett
Contact Email
juane.tun@nexus.org.uk, 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
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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