Tender

Provision of Planned Metro Replacement Bus Services

TYNE & WEAR PTE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 15:35

Planning

06 Jan 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Tyne & Wear PTE, trading as Nexus, has announced an open tender for the provision of planned Metro replacement bus services. This tender seeks operators to join a multi-supplier framework starting 1 April 2025, tasked with providing bus services during pre-planned Metro line closures. The framework is classified under CPV code 60112000 (Public road transport services) and falls under the services category. The tender process is at the active stage, accepting electronic submissions until the deadline of 4 February 2025. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis of the Transport Act 1985, using the open procedure. It also specifies certain standards for vehicles, including meeting Euro 5 or Euro 6 emission standards and compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for bus operators, particularly those with a fleet of low floor, easy access vehicles that meet environmental and capacity requirements. Companies successfully entering the framework will be invited to participate in further competitions for individual service requirements, offering potential for recurring business and long-term contracts. Suitable businesses include those already equipped with double-deck or extended single-deck buses and possessing necessary operational licences and insurances. By joining this framework, businesses can ensure steady income through monthly instalments and expand their operations within the Tyne and Wear transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Planned Metro Replacement Bus Services

Notice Description

This is a formal invitation to tender under the Transport Act 1985 for operators to join a multi-supplier framework with effect from 1 April 2025. The framework is for the provision of Metro Replacement bus services during Metro line-closures which have been pre-planned. Tenderers who are successful in attaining a position on the multi-supplier framework will be invited to participate in further competitions for each planned closure based on the actual service required. 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. Vehicles should meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of 84 (total of seated and standees) and should be double deck, or single deck in excess of 12 metres in length. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a formal invitation to tender under the Transport Act 1985 for operators to join a multi-supplier framework with effect from 1st April 2025. The framework is for the provision of Metro Replacement bus services during Metro line-closures which have been pre-planned. Tenderers who are successful in attaining a position on the multi-supplier framework will be invited to participate in further competitions for each planned closure based on the actual service required. 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. Vehicles should meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of 84 (total of seated and standees) and should be double deck, or single deck in excess of 12 metres in length. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001222-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 & WEAR PTE T/A NEXUS
Additional Buyers

TYNE AND WEAR PTE (T/A NEXUS)

Contact Name
Nexus Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), 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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