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title: "NEX26/08 S&C Renewals - Chillingham Road and Gateshead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ab4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# NEX26/08 S&C Renewals - Chillingham Road and Gateshead

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ab4

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus is preparing a tender for Switches and Crossings (S&C) renewal works at Chillingham Road and Gateshead. Categorised under construction work and located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, this procurement is currently in the planning stage with a tender release expected on 20 May 2026. Key dates include a line closure for Chillingham Road between 24 and 26 October 2026 and a potential closure for Gateshead in February 2027. Interested parties should register on the OPEN eProcurement portal to stay informed about this opportunity, which follows an open competition process, below threshold, and focuses on the utilities sector.

Businesses specialising in construction, rail infrastructure, and signalling systems will find this tender opportunity promising for growth, especially those adept in rail asset renewals. By engaging in this project, companies can strengthen their portfolio in public sector works. With a contract period projected from 21 July 2026 to 30 April 2027, this procurement offers a notable chance for contractors skilled in modular installations, rail upgrades, and associated testing to collaborate with Nexus in delivering modern rail solutions. Organisations with expertise in concrete work, continuous welded rail installations, and complex project management are well-suited to compete.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority intends to procure a Principal Contractor to deliver Switches and Crossings (S&C) renewal works at: * Chillingham Road S&C - 3014A/B points, and * Gateshead S&C - 7001A/B points (pending internal approval). This notice is issued for advance market awareness only and does not commence a call for competition. The works will comprise the full renewal of life expired S&C assets originally installed in the early 1980s using 113 lb/yd flat bottom rail on timber bearers. Recent inspections confirm the assets have reached end of serviceable life. Key elements are expected to include: * Removal of existing timber S&C layouts and associated components. * Installation of modern modular S&C comprising: - Concrete bearers with under bearer pads. - Shallow depth switches to suit existing formation constraints. - Cast manganese monoblock crossings. * Upgrade to 56 kg/m flat bottom rail (EN 13674 1 compliant). * Continuous welded rail (CWR) on closure and approach tracks. * Associated signalling and OHL disconnections, reconnections and testing necessary to deliver the works. The stated completion date is subject to change as line closure dates for Gateshead have not yet been confirmed. For the purpose of this notice, should Nexus proceed with the Gateshead works, it is assumed works will take place during a February 2027 closure with follow-up works in March 2027. Exact details will be confirmed within the tender documents when released. Chillingham Road works will be undertaken during a 54-hour line closure between 24 and 26 October 2026. The tender will be released via the OPEN eProcurement portal www.open-uk.org Interested suppliers should ensure they are registered on the portal and that their contact details and notification preferences are up to date to ensure they do not miss this opportunity upon release. Nexus are aiming to release this tender on 20 May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037594-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037594-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037594-2026
  24th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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