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Airport Route Upgrades

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

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22 May 2026 at 15:05

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08 May 2026 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 10:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 11:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 16:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has initiated the “Airport Route Upgrades” project, currently in the tender stage. This procurement involves major works between Newcastle International Airport station and Longbenton in Tyne and Wear, focusing on the renewal of railway and overhead line infrastructure. Key project elements include track replacement, ballast offloading, and the introduction of an automatically tensioned overhead line system, alongside possible civil engineering and signalling activities. As a public undertaking, Nexus seeks a Principal Contractor under a competitive flexible procedure. The total project value is estimated at £20 million, with tender submissions closing on 31st August 2026. Interested suppliers should direct inquiries to Nexus at their Newcastle upon Tyne address.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors experienced in railway and construction works. With a focus on CPV classifications such as railway equipment and construction work related to railway transport, this tender is well-suited for firms with proven expertise in these sectors. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity advantageous, given the specific procurement suitability criteria. The contract period is set to commence on 30th November 2026 and end by 29th October 2027, granting ample time for execution of the planned upgrades. Qualified suppliers, especially those with a robust track record in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, are encouraged to submit their tenders as detailed in the documentation provided.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport Route Upgrades

Notice Description

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive t/a Nexus are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out and complete the Airport Route Upgrade works between Newcastle International Airport station and Longbenton (Tyne and Wear). The upgrade works consists of the replacement and renewal of permanent way assets and overhead line equipment. This will include renewal of specified areas of track, which have reached the end of their serviceable life, tamping to achieve a new through alignment, offloading ballast and stressing along with replacing an existing fixed tension overhead line system with a new automatically tensioned system. Certain civil engineering and signalling activities may also form part of the overall scope.

Planning Information

25th August is the deadline by which applications to attend the engagement workshop must be made. The Preliminary Market Engagement workshop will take place 12th September 2025 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The workshop will provide an overview of the project to potential interested parties and we aim to gain helpful insights to aid our programme and approach to market. Please register your interest by close of business Monday 25th August using Nexus procurement portal : https://www.nepo.org/open All applications to attend the event and clarifications must be made via this portal. There are restrictions on the number of attendees. In the event Nexus receives more than 30 requests to attend they will randomly select suppliers to attend the event. Please see preliminary market engagement information on the portal for full information and instruction on registering your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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