Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th July 2025 15:00:18 PM

Contract Summary

To provide subsidised local bus services throughout Tyne and Wear. Note there are several potential contracts of varying duration/scale ranging from 3 months up to 5 years. In accordance with Nexus terms and conditions of contract applicable, contract will be paid in monthly instalments over the duration of the contract. A sum of money will be retained against initial scheduled payment and held until end of contract period. Penalties for poor performance will be applied as appropriate and as described in the contract documentation. Joint and several liabilities will apply.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050fd4

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

tenders@nexus.org.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Nexus House, St James Boulevard

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 4AX

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CITY TRANSPORT GROUP LTD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 13:37:09 PM

Tender Deadline

3rd June 2025 11:00:00 AM   Expired

Contract Summary

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 8th September 2025. It is anticipated that 2 contracts will be let and operate between 8th September 2025 to 6th September 2026. There will be no option to extend this agreement. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 6 engine emission standards, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender. The vehicles utilised on this service are required to have some additional enhancements above the typical Nexus vehicle specification, such as free Wifi, USB charging ports and a unique Sunderland 'Connect' livery. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050fd4

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

tenders@nexus.org.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Nexus House, St James Boulevard

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 4AX

United Kingdom