Official UK procurement notice
NEX26/24 Control Centre Refurbishment
Authority: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNexus are looking for a design and build contract to undertake the improvement of existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment.
The aim of the project is to improve the existing facilities at South Gosforth Control Centre for staff to create a fit for purpose working environment. The building was constructed in 1980 and has undergone limited refurbishment in 2014 and 2021/22. There is a requirement for a more flexible working environment and improved welfare facilities from users to align with Nexus Places principles. However, following investigations of the structure and its systems several assets require renewal or upgrades to achieve compliance, including security measures. The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project.
We are looking for a contractor to undertake the design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre.
Scope requirements
The preliminary scope requirements for the Control Centre refurbishment are:
Accessibility improvements for movements to and around the building (not including the provision of a lift)
Traffic management and street furniture improvements
Roof and roof safe access improvements
Drainage system improvements
Fire detection and protection improvements
Lighting, high voltage and low voltage systems upgrades
Ventilation and gas suppression system upgrades
M&E provisions for upgrades to welfare facilities
Security system upgrades (inc. CCTV)
Removal of internal walls and installation of glass partitions and soundproofed internal walls
Improvements to canteen and welfare facilities
Provision for additional meeting rooms, breakout areas and desks
Improvements to ICT systems and provisions for user usage
A supplier is required to carry out a design and build contract for the refurbishment of the Control Centre.
The Control Centre must remain operational 24/7 during the project.
- How the procedure runs: Step 1: Conditions to participate (PSQ) Suppliers to fill out conditions of participate. Guidance and scoring criteria is published within the open portal. Five suppliers will be taken to the ITT round Step 2: ITT Issue of ITT documentation. Details of this may include presentation which will be evaluated and as per the ITT. Step 3: Evaluation
CPV: Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items · Site preparation work · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (3)
- Price
- Quality
- Social Value
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Jun 2026, 14:25 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Oct 2026, 15:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 22 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
NEX26/24- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-076933- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b60aFind a Tender
- How it runs
Step 1: Conditions to participate (PSQ)
Suppliers to fill out conditions of participate. Guidance and scoring criteria is published within the open portal. Five suppliers will be taken to the ITT round
Step 2: ITT
Issue of ITT documentation. Details of this may include presentation which will be evaluated and as per the ITT.
Step 3: Evaluation
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline
- 7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 18 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
16 Jun 2026 → 27 Jan 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published128 days ago16 Jun 2026, 14:25 BST
- Market engagement104 days ago10 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
All potential suppliers wishing to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) please confirm your interest by emailing [email protected] with reference NEX26/24. Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information for the market engagement event on the 14th July 2026.
- Tender notice published71 days ago12 Aug 2026, 16:10 BST
- Clarification questions by65 days ago18 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline45 days ago7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published21 days ago1 Oct 2026, 15:02 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 61 days22 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 96 days27 Jan 2027
Notice history
9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Jun 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published16 Jun 2026, 14:25 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published17 Jun 2026, 14:46 BSTUK2
- Published value updated to £8,000,00017 Jun 2026, 14:46 BSTwas £6,000,000
- Tender notice published12 Aug 2026, 16:10 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active12 Aug 2026, 16:10 BST
- Procurement method changed12 Aug 2026, 16:10 BST
- Tender notice published13 Aug 2026, 09:24 BSTUK4
- Procurement termination notice published1 Oct 2026, 15:02 BSTUK12
- Status changed to cancelled1 Oct 2026, 15:02 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-06: 2 releases · 16 Jun 2026, 17 Jun 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 1 Oct 2026 | CancelledDue to internal governance issues, this project will be postponed for 6- 12 months. Full details of the new project once started back up will be referenced with the NEX number. |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender