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Metro Assets Renewals Programme

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, is in the planning stage for their Metro Assets Renewals Programme. This project aims to update and maintain the Tyne and Wear Metro network in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Nexus serving as the buyer. The programme, which has been ongoing since 2010, includes activities such as track renewals, station refurbishment, and overhead line replacement, and is set to span until 2032. A significant preliminary market engagement event is scheduled, with potential suppliers invited to confirm their interest and register by 10th July 2026. This event, organised in partnership with the Rail Industry Association, will take place on 14th July 2026 and will cover a range of light rail opportunities, including detailed presentations and workshops. Suppliers interested in future involvement can indicate their interest even if they are not attending the event by contacting Nexus directly.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in railways traffic-control, signalling equipment, and railway-track construction. Companies specialising in railway station construction work, overhead line construction, and signalling equipment installation would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Given the comprehensive scope of works, businesses offering repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways stand to benefit significantly. The engagement with Nexus offers an excellent opportunity to be part of an evolving project likely to yield diverse and ongoing projects well into the next decade. Businesses that engage early may gain a competitive edge in understanding Nexus's requirements and aligning their offerings accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metro Assets Renewals Programme

Notice Description

As the Passenger Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear, Nexus is responsible for the maintenance of public transport networks across the region, including the Tyne and Wear Metro. Nexus is undertaking a project of renewals across the Metro network, known as the Metro Assets Renewals Programme. The programme commenced in 2010 and covers a wide range of activity, including track renewals and refurbishment, station refurbishment and overhead line replacement. The renewals programme involves the supply of a range of goods, services and works, including civils and structures, building services, electrical and mechanical, overhead line, permanent way, rolling stock, and signalling systems. Nexus is undertaking preliminary market engagement to provide an overview of the renewal programme and the expected pipeline of related projects up to 2032, subject to ongoing funding decisions.

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 'Metro Assets Renewals Programmes'. Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information for a market engagement event, run in partnership with the Rail Industry Association (RIA), on Tuesday 14th July 2026. Attendees will need to create an account with RIA as part of the registration process. Registration is free of charge, but early registration is recommended to ensure sufficient time to address any potential issues. The deadline for event registration is Friday10th July 2026 at 17:00. The initial event will cover Metro Asset Renewal, as well as broader Light Rail opportunities in Tyne & Wear, including the proposed Metro to Washington extension and Metro Go which are subject of a separate noticed. The event will feature presentations by Nexus and interactive workshops with Nexus and other delegates. The detailed agenda and event structure will be provided following confirmation of interest The renewals programme is an evolving project. The purpose of the initial event is to provide further insight into the programme and receive feedback from attendees. All information shared at the event is therefore indicative and subject to change. Should Nexus proceed to procurement in relation to any of the projects covered in the initial event, its requirements will be set out in the procurement documents, which will take precedence over any information provided at the event. Suppliers will, by registering for the initial event, also register their interest for future market engagement relating to the Metro Assets Renewals Programme. Suppliers who are unable to attend the event (or who do not wish to do so) can nevertheless separately register their interest in the Metro Assets Renewals Programme, in order to be notified of any future market engagement, by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk. Such future market engagement may include additional events (in person or virtual), meetings (multi-lateral or bilateral), written requests and submissions (such as questionnaires) and other related activity. Nexus may, but may not, publish further notices regarding such future events, so interested suppliers are encouraged to register now if they wish to be invited to participate in the ongoing engagement programme. The presentations and materials/outputs from the initial event will be made available (on a suitably anonymised basis) to all suppliers who attend the event or have otherwise registered their interest in the Metro Assets Renewals Programme via the email address above. Include all relevant logistical information about the PME - dates, location, membership requirements etc If information/minutes will be released after the event that should be confirmed here

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c16d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061809-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment

34942000 - Signalling equipment

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

45213321 - Railway station construction work

45232210 - Overhead line construction

45234115 - Railway signalling works

45255120 - Platforms facilities construction work

45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 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
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

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