Planning

Tidal Causeway Replacement

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 12:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is planning the Tidal Causeway Replacement project, involving the demolition and reconstruction of a tidal causeway within the existing footprint. This procurement falls under the construction work category and will take place in North Tyneside, UKC22. The Council aims to conduct early market engagement to refine commercial requirements, with intentions to tender by Q3 of 2026 and appoint a contractor by early Q4 of 2026. Site work is expected to begin in Q2 of 2027, with a crucial preliminary engagement deadline scheduled for 20th May 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction work, especially those capable of delivering design-and-build projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider this tender, as suitability provisions indicate their potential advantage. Engaging in the preliminary market assessment could provide valuable insights into commercial needs, presenting a strategic advantage for interested parties. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a sub-central government authority, thereby expanding their portfolio and fostering growth within the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tidal Causeway Replacement

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council are developing a scheme for the replacement of a tidal causeway within the borough. The works entail the demolition of an existing causeway and the construction of new, within the same footprint. Following consultant engagement in developing a feasibility report the Authority now wishes to undertake some early market engagement to understand the commercial requirements of a future competitive tender. The Authority is considering the potential opportunities presented by delivering this project on a design and build basis. The Authority intends to tender this within Q3 2026 with an appointment in early Q4 2026. Indicative start on site in Q2 of 2027. We have provided some initial indicative information from the feasibility exercise to understand the project scope.

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06795b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030349-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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