Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Metro to Washington
Deadline: 31 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 02 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144406387
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Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment
34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
45213321 - Railway station construction work
45232210 - Overhead line construction
45234115 - Railway signalling works
45234116 - Track construction works
45255120 - Platforms facilities construction work
45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
71311230 - Railway engineering services
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As the Passenger Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear, Nexus is responsible for the maintenance and development of public transport networks across the region, including the Tyne and Wear Metro. Nexus is undertaking a project, known as Metro to Washington, to extend the Metro system by 13km. The new route will link with existing stations at Pelaw and South Hylton via Washington and plans include three new stations at Follingsby, Washington North and Washington South. Metro to Washington is a transformative project that will unlock access to highly skilled jobs and opportunities, deliver clean, green, accessible and modern integrated transport, and build a resilient and secure public transport solution to meet demand in Washington in the wider region. The project is estimated to cost in the region of £900 million and will involve the construction of three new stations, including civils and structures, building services, electrical and mechanical, overhead line and permanent way. Nexus is working with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority on an Outline Business Case (OBC) for Metro to Washington, planned for submission in March 2027. Alongside this, we're progressing from feasibility through to outline design with our technical partners, Arup. Proposed contract dates for detailed design and construction are subject to further funding and chosen procurement approach, but construction is indicatively planned from 2030. The three phases of Metro to Washington are: Phase 1: ...
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