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Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 15:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has recently completed the contracting process for the enhancement of bus shelter infrastructure in the region of Tyne & Wear. This process was part of an open procurement method under the "Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework," classified under the public undertaking sector. The competitive flexible procedure aimed to replace and upgrade bus shelters in areas like Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and North Tyneside, requiring expertise in design, fabrication, and installation. The contract, valued at £21.5 million excluding VAT, was awarded to TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, with a framework agreement extending potentially to 2033. Nexus's address is The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DE, UK, and the award was officially made on 9th September 2025, with contract operations commencing later in the month.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure development and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality bus shelter construction and enhancement projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, have successfully competed in this tender, highlighting the doors open for other SMEs with expertise in public infrastructure. Businesses that focus on innovative design, the use of durable materials, and the integration of vandalism-prevention measures are well-suited to compete and thrive in this field, contributing to a more robust and efficient public transport infrastructure in Tyne & Wear.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework

Notice Description

This is a award notice for the provision of the enhancement to the bus infrastructure in Tyne & Wear, Nexus seeks a delivery partner for the replacement and enhancement of bus shelters. Most shelters in Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and North Tyneside are maintained reactively by Nexus, primarily addressing vandalism and wear. The installation of new shelters necessitates an external contractor with specialised expertise in design, fabrication, and installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To 6 years + a 2 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055460-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£21,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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