---
title: "Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc76"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc76

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Abingdon Way/Witney Way Junction Improvement, Boldon" has been completed by South Tyneside Borough Council, a regional authority in South Shields, UK. This project falls under the category of road junction construction work, classified as 'works' within the construction industry. The procurement method used was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was below the threshold, aligned with the NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works framework. The contract, valued at £751,286, was awarded to Britcon (UK) Ltd. and signed on 24th June 2026. This project aims to enhance bus journey times by converting a junction from a staggered to a skewed crossroads alignment, including highway construction, drainage, tree management, and other infrastructure work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering and infrastructure development. Companies experienced in undertaking complex highway construction and related works could leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations and showcase their expertise in efficiently managing and executing large-scale public projects. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises can find prospects in responding to quality-driven procurement criteria, which include method statements, health and safety management, and environmental considerations. This project not only improves local infrastructure but also offers a valuable platform for businesses to establish themselves as trusted partners in regional development initiatives.

## Notice

The purpose of the scheme is to improve bus journey times along this section of the Sunderland to Newcastle corridor. This will be achieved by the conversion of the existing Witney Way/B1298 Abingdon Way/Didcot Way junction from a staggered arrangement to a skewed crossroads alignment to improve efficiency at the junction. The scheme includes, but is not limited to: Highway construction, drainage amendments, tree removal and replacement, earthworks, surfacing, ductwork, road markings and utility diversions

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the scheme is to improve bus journey times along this section of the Sunderland to Newcastle corridor. This will be achieved by the conversion of the existing Witney Way/B1298 Abingdon Way/Didcot Way junction from a staggered arrangement to a skewed crossroads alignment to improve efficiency at the junction. The scheme includes, but is not limited to: Highway construction, drainage amendments, tree removal and replacement, earthworks, surfacing, ductwork, road markings and utility diversions

### Procurement Information

It is a below threshold procurement using the NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059557-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £751,286 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITCON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233125 - Road junction construction work

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059557-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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