Control Centre Refurbishment

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Control Centre Refurbishment

Notice Description

Nexus is undertaking Pre Market market engagement for improvement of existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment. The aim of the project is to improve the existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment. The building was constructed in 1980 and has undergone limited refurbishment in 2014 and 2021/22. There is a requirement for a more flexible working environment and improved welfare facilities from users to align with Nexus Places principles. However, following investigations of the structure and its systems several assets require renewal or upgrades to achieve compliance, including security measures. The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project. We are looking for a contractor to undertake the design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre. Scope requirements The preliminary scope requirements for the Control Centre refurbishment are: Accessibility improvements for movements to and around the building (not including the provision of a lift) Traffic management and street furniture improvements Roof and roof safe access improvements Drainage system improvements Fire detection and protection improvements Lighting, high voltage and low voltage systems upgrades Ventilation and gas suppression system upgrades M&E provisions for upgrades to welfare facilities Security system upgrades (inc. CCTV) Removal of internal walls and installation of glass partitions and soundproofed internal walls Improvements to canteen and welfare facilities Provision for additional meeting rooms, breakout areas and desks Improvements to ICT systems and provisions for user usage A supplier is required to carry out a design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre. The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project.

Planning Information

All potential suppliers wishing to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) please confirm your interest by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk with reference NEX26/24. Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information for the market engagement event on the 14th July 2026.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b60a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057192-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: 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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057192-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056682-2026
16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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