Tender

Bus Service Improvement Plan

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has initiated an open tender for the "Bus Service Improvement Plan" aimed at enhancing the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution. The project falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The contract's estimated value is £10,500,000. It is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 7th March 2025 and the contract slated to run from 1st April 2025 to 30th March 2029. This procurement is at the Tender stage, indicating that businesses can actively submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in transport equipment and support services, to contribute to a major public infrastructure project. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The contract, being open above the threshold, offers comprehensive tendering opportunities for competitive businesses to showcase their innovation and service capabilities. By successfully competing for this tender, businesses can expand their clientele and strengthen their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service Improvement Plan

Notice Description

This ranked framework supplies various equipment and support services to assist in the delivery and expansion of the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93b4b96a-ae6d-4df5-9b74-1d18ef45e3e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161422b7-3c9d-479d-aeca-a5d2f49b9580
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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