Award

Small Works Framework

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 11:00

Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has completed the procurement process for a framework contract titled "Small Works Framework" under the competitive flexible procedure. This procurement, falling under the utilities regime, involves civil engineering tasks including construction, demolition, structural repairs, and maintenance within the Tyne and Wear area, associated with the Metro system. The procurement, valued at an estimated £15 million over 48 months, was concluded on the 10th of November, 2025, with the award set to be signed by the 24th of November, 2025. The contract period is from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors to be involved in infrastructure projects within a major urban transport network. Companies with expertise in civil and structural engineering, particularly those experienced with public infrastructure works, are well-suited to compete. Offering opportunities for both SMEs and larger firms, the framework's flexible nature allows for varied project engagements, facilitating business growth and diversification within the industry. The framework contract encourages high-quality service provision, with a balanced emphasis on price and quality criteria for bid evaluations.

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Notice Title

Small Works Framework

Notice Description

Nexus requires a small works framework to support the Nexus major projects and maintenance delivery teams with the delivery of the capital programme and critical maintenance activities. The works will vary on a project-by-project basis but are generally expected to have significant elements of Civil engineering work such as construction, demolition, and structural repair works. Mechanical and electrical work, clearance of vegetation and maintenance/repair of boundary fences may also be required. Some projects may be of a design and build nature. Exacting requirements for each activity will be communicated by Nexus through call-off contracts. The locations of the sites where the work will take place will vary on a project-by-project basis but are generally expected to be within the Tyne and Wear conurbation and closely associated with the current route of the Metro system. The framework Contract duration is 48 months with an option to extend for a period of 12 months. Call offs will be made by direct award to the sole supplier on the framework. The estimated framework value is PS15m (Excluding VAT) across the term of the Framework Agreement. Nexus cannot guarantee this estimated framework value; it is an estimate based on possible future pipeline projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072300-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34941000 - Rails and accessories

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

45000000 - Construction work

45113000 - Siteworks

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
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)

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

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

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