Airport Route Upgrades
Nexus is seeking a principal contractor for permanent way and overhead line replacement on the Airport Route. The scope includes track renewal, overhead line renewal, and may also cover some civils and signalling works.
- Closed3 June 2026
- Value£16m
- BuyerTyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- WhereAirport Route, Tyne and Wear
- CategoryTransport & vehicles, Construction & building works
- RegionNorth East
You'll want to look if you're a main contractor experienced in railway permanent way and overhead line installation or renewal
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
HARSCO RAIL LIMITED won a rail grinder purchase in October 2025, though this may not indicate an incumbent for main works. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.