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Sunderland Connect 700 701

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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08 May 2026 at 07:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Apr 2026 at 11:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, pertains to the "Sunderland Connect 700 701" bus service. It intends to establish transportation links between Clanny House, various University Campuses in Sunderland, and St Peters Campus, benefiting staff, students, and the general public. The project falls under the services category specifically associated with public road transport services. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement saw its contract awarded on 29th April 2026 with a completion status on 8th May 2026, using a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The operating period is scheduled from 29th April 2026 to 19th July 2026, with an overall contract value of £218,580.

This tender offers significant growth potential, particularly for businesses engaged in public transport services. Companies capable of efficiently handling transport logistics and ensuring connectivity for educational institutions would find this opportunity lucrative. While the tender was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, the suitability criteria suggest it fosters an environment where small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could compete in similar future opportunities, encouraging competitive bids from diverse service providers in the utilities sector. As the project aims to provide a public utility service, businesses with expertise in managing commuter and educational transit systems would be well-poised to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunderland Connect 700 701

Notice Description

Sunderland Connect is to provide bus service links between Clanny House, University Campuses, Sunderland and St Peters Campus, offering services to staff and students as well as the general public.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£182,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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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

GO NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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