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Dredging Works at North Shields Ferry Landing

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 16:21

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:44

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, known as Nexus, has awarded a contract for dredging works at the North Shields Ferry Landing. This contract focuses on dredging activities to be conducted on one side of the ferry landing, facilitated by landside-based machinery, and includes the removal of any accumulated debris. The procurement falls under the utilities sector and is classified as ‘works’. The procurement method was direct, implemented below the threshold without competition, with the contract having been signed on 19th December 2025. The location of services is within the UKC region, particularly focusing on North Shields, and the contract work is scheduled to start on 5th January 2026, with completion expected by 30th August 2026, subject to favourable weather and tide conditions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms engaged in civil engineering, especially those specialised in dredging and pumping works. Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Gateshead, was selected as the supplier, highlighting that similar SMEs with expertise in specialised excavations and marine construction may find comparable contracts suitable to pursue in the future. The procurement process gives preference to SMEs, indicating the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete for utility projects, capitalise on niche expertise, and consequently expand their business footprint in the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Dredging Works at North Shields Ferry Landing

Notice Description

Award for the dredging works to existing North Shields Ferry landing. The contract includes for the provision of the dredging to one side of the ferry landing via landside based plant, and removal of any debris arising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085090-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,489 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£165,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SOUTHBAY CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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