Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbd-53c4-70e0-b593-7e96fcac688e/small-works-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Small Works Framework [Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tyne-and-wear-passenger-transport-executive-ta-nexus) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 10 Nov 2025 Deadline Closed 25 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Nexus requires a small works framework to support the Nexus major projects and maintenance delivery teams with the delivery of the capital programme and critical maintenance activities. The works will vary on a project-by-project basis but are generally expected to have significant elements of Civil engineering work such as construction, demolition, and structural repair works. Mechanical and electrical work, clearance of vegetation and maintenance/repair of boundary fences may also be required. Some projects may be of a design and build nature. Exacting requirements for each activity will be communicated by Nexus through call-off contracts. The locations of the sites where the work will take place will vary on a project-by-project basis but are generally expected to be within the Tyne and Wear conurbation and closely associated with the current route of the Metro system. The framework Contract duration is 48 months with an option to extend for a period of 12 months. Call offs will be made by direct award to the sole supplier on the framework. The estimated framework value is £15m (Excluding VAT) across the term of the Framework Agreement. Nexus cannot guarantee this estimated framework value; it is an estimate based on possible future pipeline projects. ## CPV classification Rails and accessoriesConstruction materials and associated itemsSiteworksWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering workRepair and maintenance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-054734-2025-11-10T11:00:34Z [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-054734-2025-11-10T11:00:34Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileTyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tyne-and-wear-passenger-transport-executive-ta-nexus)[SectorMore Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Car Club Services The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd (Trading as Abri) 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1211-7123-a7d4-20056dcb5ef8/car-club-services)[CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts Nottingham City Council 26 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-568e-7257-9a94-eb73ded79759/cpu-6567-automated-motor-vehicle-and-plant-machinery-parts)[Gaskets – Dostawa uszczelnień z tworzyw sztucznych dla Oddziałów Polskiej Grupy Górniczej SA – nr grupy 252-11 Polska Grupa Górnicza S.A. 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-020b-7283-9bfe-ac8a9179cffe/poland-gaskets-dostawa-uszczelnien-z-tworzyw-sztucznych-dla-oddzialow-polski)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Брезово“ ОБЩИНА БРЕЗОВО 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b50f-7084-9d78-1a884fa3f21b/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)[Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment – Système de mesure automatisée des roues de tramway au défilé (SMAR) : fourniture, installation, mise en service et maintien en conditions opérationnelles, ligne T2 et lignes de tramway fer de la RATP RATP 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5107-72a7-a300-53a0ade24561/france-parts-of-railway-or-tramway-locomotives-or-rolling-stock-railways-traf)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Куклен“ ОБЩИНА КУКЛЕН 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-44c6-739f-94cb-006a5fcef069/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)