Award

Radio Support and Maintenance

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Nov 2025 at 16:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has completed the procurement process titled "Radio Support and Maintenance," under the utilities industry category. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Nexus made a direct award to KONTRON TRANSPORTATION UK LIMITED, based in Harrow. This procurement process focuses on supporting and maintaining critical radio systems and involves a contract that spans from 1st January 2026 to 30th November 2030. The procurement method is a direct award due to the specialised nature of the systems and the intellectual property rights held by Kontron. The standstill period concludes on 30th December 2025, with the scheduled signature of the contract by 31st December 2025. Key awards were recognized on 19th November 2025 for services related to radio equipment maintenance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses particularly within the radio communications and maintenance services sector. As Kontron Transportation UK Limited has been identified as the sole supplier capable of providing these unique services in the UK rail industry, other businesses in the sector might want to explore potential avenues for partnership or subcontracting opportunities, particularly those with expertise in utility services and radio equipment maintenance. The contract's substantial gross value of EUR 1,843,800 indicates a solid financial commitment towards maintaining safety-critical systems, fostering industry innovation, and enhancing service delivery standards. While the procurement is completed, understanding the collaborations involved could provide insights for businesses aiming to engage with similar tenders in utilities and public sector maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Award to support and maintain the safety of critical radio systems

Procurement Information

Award of contract to Kontron Transportation UK Limited for the support and Maintaince of Rohill BV manufactured Radio System. The system contain a number of bespoke interfaces designed by Kontron/Rohill. Kontron are the only supplier of these services in the UK in the rail industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083936-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,536,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
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
Not specified
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

KONTRON TRANSPORTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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