Award

Purchase of used rail grinder

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 15:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Jun 2025 at 08:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, initiated a direct award procurement process to acquire a used rail grinder, specifically a MoserRV49 or equivalent, to address urgent rail defects on the Tyne and Wear Metro by the autumn of 2025. Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, utilised a direct procurement method due to the specialist technical features required that are not available commercially on used machines. This purchase was essential to meet the immediate operational needs and safety requirements of the Metro's railway infrastructure. The relevant contract, valued at £1,240,000, was awarded to HARSCO RAIL LIMITED and became active on 1st September 2025, with a completion date slated for 27th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises involved in railway maintenance equipment, particularly those offering specialised services matching Nexus's stringent requirements. Companies specialising in railway technology and with capabilities for quick-service adaptations to rail infrastructure are well-suited to compete in such niche procurement scenarios. The direct award underscores the need for suppliers who can offer technologically advanced and compatible solutions within tight timeframes. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence and foster growth through high-value, strategic government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of used rail grinder

Notice Description

Nexus has purchased one specialist used railway maintenance vehicle, specifically a rail grinder MoserRV49 (or equivalent). This has been delivered to a suitable Nexus location in order to meet the urgent needs of rail defects on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The used rail grinder meets the specialist gauging requirements of Nexus rail infrastructure and our operational needs including but not limited to: road/rail travel capabilities, limited noise levels (for Tyne and Wear Metro lineside neighbours), dust collection capabilities, large gradient working, and low minimum curve radius working.

Procurement Information

The specialist features on the machine Harsco can provide are not commercially available on used machines. The timescales for design, manufacturing, testing and certification for an alternative used machine to be retrofit to Nexus requirements were not compatible with the deadline for the date the machine must be operational on site to allow the Tyne and Wear metro to address immediate rail defects and any arising rail defects that have the potential to be a safety risk if untreated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
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

HARSCO RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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