Tender

NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025

TYNE AND WEAR PTE TRADING AS NEXUS

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12 Dec 2024 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Tyne and Wear PTE, trading as Nexus, is initiating an open procurement process titled "NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025" under the public road transport services category. This tender aims to secure the operation of registered local bus services within Tyne and Wear, starting from 11 May 2025, with 11 individual contracts anticipated. The contracts are set to run until 9 May 2026, with an optional extension for an additional year. The procurement stage is currently in the "Tender" phase, with deadlines for bid submissions set to 10 January 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the submissions are to be made electronically in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of offering low-floor, easy-access vehicles that meet Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards and comply with the Equality Act 2010. Companies specializing in bus service operations with the capacity to adhere to specified timetables and accommodate the required vehicle standards would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process promises multiple contract opportunities, aligning with businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the Tyne and Wear region.

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Notice Title

NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025

Notice Description

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 11 May 2025. It is anticipated that 11 contracts will be let and operate between 11 May 2025 to 9 May 2026 with the option to extend for one year. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards, depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 11 May 2025. It is anticipated that 11 contracts will be let and operate between 11 May 2025 to 9 May 2026 with the option to extend for one year. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards, depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Yes, there is an option to extend for one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PTE TRADING AS NEXUS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4AX
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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