--- title: "NEX24/05 Technical Consultancy Services for the Washington Metro Loop" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04461d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04461d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04461d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04461d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEXUS" published: "2024-06-24" --- # NEX24/05 Technical Consultancy Services for the Washington Metro Loop Buyer: NEXUS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04461d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04461d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04461d.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Nexus, has initiated a procurement process for technical consultancy services for the Washington Metro Loop project. This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is at the planning stage. Key features include a five-year zero-value framework, aiming to enhance connectivity in the Tyne and Wear area. The tender deadline is set for 26th July 2024, with the second stage invitation planned for 26th September 2024. This tender for the Washington Metro Loop project offers opportunities for technical consultancy services providers in the civil engineering sector. Businesses experienced in feasibility studies, topographical surveys, and design in principle would be well-suited to compete. The project, funded by the North East Combined Authority, aims to create economic, societal, and environmental benefits. The timeframe includes milestones up to 2030, focusing on the development and construction phases of the project. ## Notice Nexus requires suitably qualified and experienced technical consultants, who will be appointed to a five year zero-value framework, as a single supplier, to support Nexus on the technical development for a new extension to the Tyne and Wear Metro network: the Washington Metro Loop (WML). Under this framework, Nexus will tender a series of successive packages of work, including: * Feasibility study * Topographical surveys and site investigation * Design in principle The aim of the feasibility study, which will be awarded at the point of framework award, is to build on and further develop the findings and ideas to date to produce an efficient and effective design and programme for delivery. Subject to approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) by Government in due course, and the main contracting strategy, Nexus may also tender the detailed design as part of this framework let. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Nexus requires suitably qualified and experienced technical consultants, who will be appointed to a five year zero-value framework, as a single supplier, to support Nexus on the technical development for a new extension to the Tyne and Wear Metro network: the Washington Metro Loop (WML). Under this framework, Nexus will tender a series of successive packages of work, including: * Feasibility study; * Topographical surveys and site investigation; * Design in principle. The aim of the feasibility study, which will be awarded at the point of framework award, is to build on and further develop the findings and ideas to date to produce an efficient and effective design and programme for delivery. Subject to approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) by Government in due course, and the main contracting strategy, Nexus may also tender the detailed design as part of this framework let. The WML Project The WML is currently funded by the North East Combined Authority (NECA) but the aspiration is it will become a flagship project of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA) following the election of a North East mayor in May 2024. The WML aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility across the South of Tyne and Wearside area through the restoration of former railway alignments including the Leamside Line. Closed to passenger services in 1964 before becoming entirely disused approximately 30 years later, the Leamside Line connects with the East Coast Mainline and Durham Coast Line at Tursdale and Pelaw respectively. However, it is important to note that the Washington Metro Loop would only require reinstatement of part of the Leamside Line, from Pelaw to north of Penshaw, and not its full opening. Any involvement of the Washington Metro Loop in the further reinstatement of the Leamside Line is likely to be limited to inclusion of passive provision for heavy rail traffic and management of project interfaces where necessary, and that is reflected in the scope of this framework let. The Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the project states constructing the WML would bring economic, societal, and environmental benefits to the area by: * Creating nearly 8 million additional passenger journeys per year; * Giving Washington - the fourth largest town without access to a rail service - new connections across Tyne and Wear; * Reducing carbon emissions by nearly 87,000 tonnes per year; * Providing reliable and resilient travel; * Focusing on places in need of 'levelling up'; and * Increasing the feeling of 'pride in place' and putting locations 'back on the map'. The WML will link existing stations at Pelaw and South Hylton via Washington. The project will require track works, new stations, additional services, signalling and traction power. Three station locations have been earmarked on the WML: Follingsby, Washington North and Washington South. However, the number and location are subject to change as the project progresses through development. Furthermore, demand modelling and timetabling constraints, amongst other factors considered in the planning of the project, will dictate how the service will operate. Timescales and funding Nexus has been asked by Transport North East (TNE), who provide strategy, planning and delivery services on behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee (NEJTC), to assist with the development of the OBC given its record in delivering major infrastructure projects and programmes. As such Nexus will be the client for the framework services and is viewed as the obvious delivery agent for the project post-OBC. The OBC is anticipated to take the next two to three years to develop; funding has been provided to Nexus to commence the OBC but the ultimate progress of the project to OBC submission and delivery phases will remain subject to funding in due course. Indicative timescales and milestones: Up to 2026 Scheme development to funding in principle, option selection, preparation of land, planning and consents strategy. 2026-2030 Execution of land, planning and consents strategy, procurement of design and build contractor/s, procurement of additional fleet, scheme preparation and consultation. From 2030 Construction and delivery, handover of assets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019306-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | 12 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEXUS | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 4AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019306-2024 - 6 Mar 2024 at 15:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007225-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.nepo.org - https://www.nexus.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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