Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon" has been completed by South Tyneside Borough Council, a regional authority in South Shields, UK. This project falls under the category of road junction construction work, classified as 'works' within the construction industry. The procurement method used was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was below the threshold, aligned with the NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works framework. The contract, valued at £751,286, was awarded to Britcon (UK) Ltd. and signed on 24th June 2026. This project aims to enhance bus journey times by converting a junction from a staggered to a skewed crossroads alignment, including highway construction, drainage, tree management, and other infrastructure work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering and infrastructure development. Companies experienced in undertaking complex highway construction and related works could leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations and showcase their expertise in efficiently managing and executing large-scale public projects. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises can find prospects in responding to quality-driven procurement criteria, which include method statements, health and safety management, and environmental considerations. This project not only improves local infrastructure but also offers a valuable platform for businesses to establish themselves as trusted partners in regional development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon

Notice Description

The purpose of the scheme is to improve bus journey times along this section of the Sunderland to Newcastle corridor. This will be achieved by the conversion of the existing Witney Way/B1298 Abingdon Way/Didcot Way junction from a staggered arrangement to a skewed crossroads alignment to improve efficiency at the junction. The scheme includes, but is not limited to: Highway construction, drainage amendments, tree removal and replacement, earthworks, surfacing, ductwork, road markings and utility diversions

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the scheme is to improve bus journey times along this section of the Sunderland to Newcastle corridor. This will be achieved by the conversion of the existing Witney Way/B1298 Abingdon Way/Didcot Way junction from a staggered arrangement to a skewed crossroads alignment to improve efficiency at the junction. The scheme includes, but is not limited to: Highway construction, drainage amendments, tree removal and replacement, earthworks, surfacing, ductwork, road markings and utility diversions

Procurement Information

It is a below threshold procurement using the NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059557-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233125 - Road junction construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£751,286 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITCON (UK

Further Information

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