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title: "Metro Go - Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c16f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Metro Go - Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c16f

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, is in the planning stage of the "Metro Go - Pre Market Engagement" initiative. As the buyer, Nexus is focusing on the transport sector, specifically within the works category, to upgrade the Metro's signalling system. The preliminary market engagement event, scheduled for 14th July 2026, in Newcastle upon Tyne, will enable stakeholders to discuss the proposed Metro to Washington extension and other light rail opportunities. Interested suppliers must register their participation by 10th July 2026 and can engage further until 31st July 2026. Nexus plans to commence procurement activities in 2027/28, aiming for project completion by 2050, with a budget estimated at £400 million.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in railways traffic-control equipment, signalling equipment, and relevant railway signalling works. Those involved in installation, maintenance, and associated services related to railways are also well-suited to compete. The engagement provides insights into the anticipated requirements of Nexus and allows businesses to influence the final procurement strategy. With the project covering a broad spectrum of activities such as system supply, trackside installation, and vehicle fitment, there is a substantial opportunity for collaboration and innovation in enhancing the reliability and safety of the transport network in the Tyne and Wear region.

## Notice

As the Passenger Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear, Nexus is responsible for the maintenance of public transport networks across the region, including the Tyne and Wear Metro. Nexus is undertaking a project, known as MetroGo, to upgrade the Metro's signalling system. This new system will improve journey times, reliability and safety, and pave the way for the future expansion of the Metro network. Whilst the project remains subject to final funding decisions, the MetroGo Strategic Outline Business Case was approved by the Government in July 2025 and the outline business case is expected to be submitted in late 2026. Estimated to cost in the region of PS400 million the MetroGo project will involve the supply of a range of goods, services and works, including enabling civils work, system supply, trackside installation, vehicle fitment, control centre design, build and fit out, and ongoing maintenance of all of the above. Nexus is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of procurement activities which are scheduled to commence in 2027/28. The market engagement will provide an overview of the project and emerging procurement strategy and is seeking valuable insights from the market as it develops those plans.

### Planning Information

All potential suppliers wishing to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) please confirm your interest by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk with reference 'Metro Go'.
Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information for a market engagement event, run in partnership with the Rail Industry Association (RIA), on Tuesday 14th July 2026.
Attendees will need to create an account with RIA as part of the registration process. Registration is free of charge, but early registration is recommended to ensure sufficient time to address any potential issues. 
The deadline for event registration is Friday 10th July 2026 at 17:00.
The initial event will cover MetroGo, as well as broader Light Rail opportunities in Tyne & Wear, including the proposed Metro to Washington extension, which is subject of a separate notice. The event will feature presentations by Nexus and interactive workshops with Nexus and other delegates. The detailed agenda and event structure will be provided following confirmation of interest.
MetroGo is an evolving project. The purpose of the initial event is to provide early insight into Nexus' anticipated requirements and receive feedback from attendees. All information shared at the event is therefore indicative and subject to change. Should Nexus proceed to procurement, its requirements will be set out in the procurement documents, which will take precedence over any information provided at the event.
Suppliers who are unable to attend the event (or who do not wish to do so) can nevertheless still register their interest in MetroGo, to receive materials presented at the event and be notified of any future market engagement, by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk
Such future market engagement may include additional events (in person or virtual), meetings (multi-lateral or bilateral), written requests and submissions (such as questionnaires) and other related activity. Nexus may, but may not, publish further notices regarding such future events, so interested suppliers are encouraged to register now if they wish to be invited to participate in the ongoing engagement programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2050 |
| 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 | 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment
- 34942000 - Signalling equipment
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061812-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061812-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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