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RRV & Operator Hire Framework Agreement

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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06 Aug 2026 at 12:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has initiated a tender for the establishment of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement concerning the hire of Road Rail Vehicles and Operators. This tender, titled "RRV & Operator Hire Framework Agreement," is being conducted under the "open" procurement method and falls within the works industry category. The current stage of this process is the Tender stage. Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 17th September 2026, with the inquiry period concluding on 2nd September 2026. The procurement operates below the threshold for open competition and involves utilities special regime, with a total approximate value of £4,000,000. The contract is intended to run from 2nd November 2026 to 1st November 2030.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms that provide construction machinery hire services with operational capacity. The framework aims to create partnerships with multiple suppliers, making it an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Through the North East Procurement Organisation's OPEN eProcurement portal, businesses can access and submit tenders, ensuring a streamlined process. Companies strong in delivering quality and competitive pricing will benefit from a weighted evaluation in these areas, set at 60% quality and 40% price, providing clear paths for competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RRV & Operator Hire Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Nexus wishes to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the hire of Road Rail Vehicles and Operators (the "RRV Framework"). Under the RRV Framework, Nexus may issue requests to the Suppliers to provide Road Rail Vehicles and Operators in accordance with the Framework Scope and Nexus's requirements in respect of Hire Contracts. Further details on the procurement, Framework Agreement and call-off processes can be found in the ITT documentation. Nexus utilises the North East Procurement Organisation OPEN eProcurement portal for all tender opportunities. Suppliers will need to register to gain free access to procurement documents and, to submit tender responses. If you are not registered, you can do so here: Home - Open | Developed by Nepo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074745-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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