---
title: "Purchase of used rail grinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055095"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2025-10-01"
---

# Purchase of used rail grinder

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055095

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, initiated a direct award procurement process to acquire a used rail grinder, specifically a MoserRV49 or equivalent, to address urgent rail defects on the Tyne and Wear Metro by the autumn of 2025. Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, utilised a direct procurement method due to the specialist technical features required that are not available commercially on used machines. This purchase was essential to meet the immediate operational needs and safety requirements of the Metro's railway infrastructure. The relevant contract, valued at £1,240,000, was awarded to HARSCO RAIL LIMITED and became active on 1st September 2025, with a completion date slated for 27th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises involved in railway maintenance equipment, particularly those offering specialised services matching Nexus's stringent requirements. Companies specialising in railway technology and with capabilities for quick-service adaptations to rail infrastructure are well-suited to compete in such niche procurement scenarios. The direct award underscores the need for suppliers who can offer technologically advanced and compatible solutions within tight timeframes. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence and foster growth through high-value, strategic government contracts.

## Notice

Nexus has purchased one specialist used railway maintenance vehicle, specifically a rail grinder MoserRV49 (or equivalent). This has been delivered to a suitable Nexus location in order to meet the urgent needs of rail defects on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The used rail grinder meets the specialist gauging requirements of Nexus rail infrastructure and our operational needs including but not limited to: road/rail travel capabilities, limited noise levels (for Tyne and Wear Metro lineside neighbours), dust collection capabilities, large gradient working, and low minimum curve radius working.

### Procurement Information

The specialist features on the machine Harsco can provide are not commercially available on used machines. The timescales for design, manufacturing, testing and certification for an alternative used machine to be retrofit to Nexus requirements were not compatible with the deadline for the date the machine must be operational on site to allow the Tyne and Wear metro to address immediate rail defects and any arising rail defects that have the potential to be a safety risk if untreated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061386-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,240,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5DE |
| 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 | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARSCO RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061386-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049246-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061386-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049246-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033938-2025
  20th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://harscorail.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/

## Provenance

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