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NEX24/27 Technical Advisory Services

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 10:36

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 08:27

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Technical Advisory Services has been managed by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This process is focused on the "NEX24/27 Technical Advisory Services" contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to civil engineering consultancy and engineering works. Located in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED as of 2nd February 2026. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure, initiating with tender updates in 2025, and culminating in the contract period starting on 12th February 2026 and potentially running until February 2031 with extensions.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in technical advisory and engineering consultancy. It is an ideal fit for companies capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions during both pre-construction and project implementation stages. The framework is particularly suitable for large enterprises, although the procedure also encourages participation from a variety of market players, given its open access and straightforward procurement process. By engaging with Nexus's technical needs, businesses can leverage this partnership to engage in strategic growth, enhancing their portfolio in infrastructure consultancy and public transport engineering projects within the UK.

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Notice Title

NEX24/27 Technical Advisory Services

Notice Description

Award of a contract (including Service Enquiry 001) for a technical advisory consultant to assist in Nexus engineering department. This is a single supplier 3 year contract, with the option to extend a further 2 years. Nexus requires an appropriately skilled and experienced specialist technical advisory consultant to provide technical support in the development of solutions that are practical, cost effective and innovative, where appropriate, during both the pre-construction and implementation stages of a project, or to give technical advice when needed to assist Nexus engineering in the replacement and/or upgrade of rolling stock vehicles and equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Nexus has the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
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 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
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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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