--- title: "Airport Route Upgrades" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Airport Route Upgrades Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a9d.json) ## Summary The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has initiated the “Airport Route Upgrades” project, currently in the tender stage. This procurement involves major works between Newcastle International Airport station and Longbenton in Tyne and Wear, focusing on the renewal of railway and overhead line infrastructure. Key project elements include track replacement, ballast offloading, and the introduction of an automatically tensioned overhead line system, alongside possible civil engineering and signalling activities. As a public undertaking, Nexus seeks a Principal Contractor under a competitive flexible procedure. The total project value is estimated at £20 million, with tender submissions closing on 31st August 2026. Interested suppliers should direct inquiries to Nexus at their Newcastle upon Tyne address. This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors experienced in railway and construction works. With a focus on CPV classifications such as railway equipment and construction work related to railway transport, this tender is well-suited for firms with proven expertise in these sectors. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity advantageous, given the specific procurement suitability criteria. The contract period is set to commence on 30th November 2026 and end by 29th October 2027, granting ample time for execution of the planned upgrades. Qualified suppliers, especially those with a robust track record in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, are encouraged to submit their tenders as detailed in the documentation provided. ## Notice Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive t/a Nexus are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out and complete the Airport Route Upgrade works between Newcastle International Airport station and Longbenton (Tyne and Wear). The upgrade works consists of the replacement and renewal of permanent way assets and overhead line equipment. This will include renewal of specified areas of track, which have reached the end of their serviceable life, tamping to achieve a new through alignment, offloading ballast and stressing along with replacing an existing fixed tension overhead line system with a new automatically tensioned system. Certain civil engineering and signalling activities may also form part of the overall scope. ### Planning Information 25th August is the deadline by which applications to attend the engagement workshop must be made. The Preliminary Market Engagement workshop will take place 12th September 2025 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The workshop will provide an overview of the project to potential interested parties and we aim to gain helpful insights to aid our programme and approach to market. Please register your interest by close of business Monday 25th August using Nexus procurement portal : https://www.nepo.org/open All applications to attend the event and clarifications must be made via this portal. There are restrictions on the number of attendees. In the event Nexus receives more than 30 requests to attend they will randomly select suppliers to attend the event. Please see preliminary market engagement information on the portal for full information and instruction on registering your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34940000 - Railway equipment - 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2026 - 8 May 2026 at 10:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042412-2026 - 24 Feb 2026 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016381-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010347-2026 - 31 Jul 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044925-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048059-2026 22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042412-2026 8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016381-2026 24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010347-2026 5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044925-2025 31st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.open-uk.org/ Please see tender documentation in our eProcurement website: https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nepo.org/open ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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