Tender

Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has issued a tender for the Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework, aimed at enhancing transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement is in the tender stage and is classified under CPV code 34000000. The initiative includes three lots comprising a Real Time Passenger Information System, Bluetooth-based passenger information bus stop beacons, and Automatic Passenger Counting Equipment. The project location is within the UKC region, with an estimated value of £10,500,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th March 2025 and the start of the award period on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport equipment sector to grow by supplying cutting-edge passenger information and traffic signal solutions. Companies specializing in real-time information systems, Bluetooth communication technology, and automatic passenger counting devices will find this framework particularly beneficial. The open procurement method allows numerous businesses to participate, while the variant policy encourages innovative solutions. Firms equipped to provide the required goods and support services over the specified two-year contract period, with options for renewal, stand to gain long-term engagement and significant market exposure.

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Notice Title

Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework

Notice Description

This framework is for 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

Lot Information

Real Time Passenger Information System Passenger Information Displays - Replacement and Cascade

Real Time Passenger Information System Passenger Information Displays - Replacement and Cascade

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Renewals Available

Bluetooth based passenger information bus stop beacons.

This 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

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals available

Automatic Passenger Counting Equipment

This 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

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006226-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Callum Milburn
Contact Email
callum.milburn@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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