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title: "NEX21/16 July Bus Services 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae39"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# NEX21/16 July Bus Services 2021

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae39

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "NEX21/16 July Bus Services 2021," is being carried out by Nexus, a local authority buyer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This initiative falls within the road transport services category and is currently at the active tender stage. The procurement aims to secure the operation of registered local bus services in Tyne and Wear, with an intended start date of 25 July 2021. The contracts will be awarded based on specified timetables and will last for a period of up to 12 months, with potential extensions of 12 months if necessary. The submission deadline for bids was on 24 May 2021 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in bus operations. Companies that can provide low-floor, easy-access vehicles that meet Euro 5 emission standards and have capacities of 23, 36, or 49 passengers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses experienced in managing local public transport and ensuring compliance with equality requirements will find this procurement a valuable prospect for growth within the region.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 25 July 2021. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months, with an option of extending each contract for up to 12 months should this be necessary. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of 23, 36 and 49 passengers depending on the route involved.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 25 July 2021. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months, with an option of extending each contract for up to 12 months should this be necessary. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of 23, 36 and 49 passengers depending on the route involved.

Renewal: Can be extended at Nexus' discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014843-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,150,389 |
| Lots value | £2,150,389 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4AX |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014843-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009928-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nexus.org.uk

## Provenance

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