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title: "NEX21/39 Bus Service Connect"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c59e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEXUS"
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# NEX21/39 Bus Service Connect

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c59e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NEX21/39 Bus Service Connect" contract is conducted by Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This contract falls under the Transport services industry category and is classified as services with an open procurement method. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract signed on 27 August 2021 and operational from 20 September 2021 for a potential duration of up to 12 months, extendable by an additional 12 months if needed. The vehicles specified for this service must comply with Euro 5 or 6 emissions standards and have a minimum capacity for either 48 or 60 passengers, depending on the route.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and public service sector, particularly those specialising in providing bus services and meeting accessibility standards. Companies that manufacture or lease suitable vehicles, along with operators experienced in running local bus services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the public transport infrastructure in Tyne and Wear while fostering business growth in this sector.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 20/09/2021. 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 and or 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts with a minimum capacity of 48 or 60 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 20/09/2021. 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 and or 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts with a minimum capacity of 48 or 60 passengers depending on the route involved.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months at Nexus discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022116-2021 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022116-2021
- 8 Jul 2021 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015916-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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