Heaton Reception Road Enhancement
The contract covers the outline and detailed design, surveys, and construction works to enhance Reception Roads 1, 2, 3, 4 and Siding A at Heaton, increasing the resilience of facilities used to service trains and support the timetable. Northern Trains Limited, a passenger rail train operating company, is procuring the works, which principally comprise civil, mechanical and electrical activities. The contractor will provide all necessary surveys and act as Principal Contractor for the survey activities, with all scoped works planned in accordance with applicable Network Rail Technical Approval Standards. The estimated contract value is £641,170, with the duration or completion timeframe not stated in the available information. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, within region UKC2, at the Heaton railway facilities. The key qualification requirement is the ability to undertake and plan the works in compliance with the relevant Network Rail Technical Approval Standards.
Buyer: Northern Trains Limited. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £641.2k
- Bids close: 20 Nov 2026
- Location: Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, York
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 18 Dec 2026 to 30 Jul 2027
- Category: Designs (22314000)
From the official notice
The development of an outline / detailed design and subsequent construction, providing all improvements needed to Reception Roads 1, 2, 3, 4 & Siding A to provide increased resilience in the facilities required for servicing of trains to support the timetable. The Contractor is responsible for undertaking all necessary surveys acting as Principal Contractor (for surveys). This is principally inclusive of Civils, Mechanical and Electrical. All scoped works shall be planned in accordance with the relevant Network Rail Technical Approval Standards. For further information please see ITT Part 2 Specification Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £641.2k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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