---
title: "Tidal Causeway Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06795b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Tidal Causeway Replacement

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06795b

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## Summary

North Tyneside Borough Council is planning the Tidal Causeway Replacement project, involving the demolition and reconstruction of a tidal causeway within the existing footprint. This procurement falls under the construction work category and will take place in North Tyneside, UKC22. The Council aims to conduct early market engagement to refine commercial requirements, with intentions to tender by Q3 of 2026 and appoint a contractor by early Q4 of 2026. Site work is expected to begin in Q2 of 2027, with a crucial preliminary engagement deadline scheduled for 20th May 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction work, especially those capable of delivering design-and-build projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider this tender, as suitability provisions indicate their potential advantage. Engaging in the preliminary market assessment could provide valuable insights into commercial needs, presenting a strategic advantage for interested parties. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a sub-central government authority, thereby expanding their portfolio and fostering growth within the construction sector.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council are developing a scheme for the replacement of a tidal causeway within the borough. The works entail the demolition of an existing causeway and the construction of new, within the same footprint. Following consultant engagement in developing a feasibility report the Authority now wishes to undertake some early market engagement to understand the commercial requirements of a future competitive tender. The Authority is considering the potential opportunities presented by delivering this project on a design and build basis. The Authority intends to tender this within Q3 2026 with an appointment in early Q4 2026. Indicative start on site in Q2 of 2027. We have provided some initial indicative information from the feasibility exercise to understand the project scope.

### Planning Information

See Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030349-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030349-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030349-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029759-2026
  31st March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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