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title: "Bus Service Improvement Plan"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Bus Service Improvement Plan

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93b4b96a-ae6d-4df5-9b74-1d18ef45e3e0

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has initiated an open tender for the "Bus Service Improvement Plan" aimed at enhancing the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution. The project falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The contract's estimated value is £10,500,000. It is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 7th March 2025 and the contract slated to run from 1st April 2025 to 30th March 2029. This procurement is at the Tender stage, indicating that businesses can actively submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in transport equipment and support services, to contribute to a major public infrastructure project. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The contract, being open above the threshold, offers comprehensive tendering opportunities for competitive businesses to showcase their innovation and service capabilities. By successfully competing for this tender, businesses can expand their clientele and strengthen their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

This ranked framework supplies various equipment and support services to assist in the delivery and expansion of the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161422b7-3c9d-479d-aeca-a5d2f49b9580 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161422b7-3c9d-479d-aeca-a5d2f49b9580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161422b7-3c9d-479d-aeca-a5d2f49b9580
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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