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Sunderland Connect September 2025

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

27 May 2026 at 17:14

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

26 Sep 2025 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jul 2025 at 16:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 14:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating under the name Nexus, pertained to the Sunderland Connect bus service project commencing in September 2025. This procurement was structured under an open, competitive flexible procedure and targeted the public road transport services industry in Tyne and Wear, UK. Although initially active, the latest stages of the procurement process show that the contract has been terminated, with a contract end date noted as 26th April 2026. The procurement process included key stages starting from May 2025 with submission and award periods concluding by mid-June 2025.

This tender presents substantial prospects for businesses specializing in public transport solutions, particularly those offering innovative enhancements like low-emission vehicles and additional passenger amenities. The project was designed to benefit SMEs, with the successful bidder being City Transport Group Ltd, an SME. Companies equipped to fulfil regulatory and technical specifications with competitive pricing would find this tender particularly advantageous, given the substantial financial scope and comprehensive engagement throughout the Tyne and Wear region. The tender requires strategic planning and operation management skills to efficiently manage subsidised local bus services, promoting business development and regional transport enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunderland Connect September 2025

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,864 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£405,864 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£45,268,633 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£452,686,330 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 6 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Postcode Area
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
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY TRANSPORT GROUP LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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