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title: "NEX21/54 Metro Blockade Bus Replacement Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f092"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEXUS"
published: "2022-02-07"
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# NEX21/54 Metro Blockade Bus Replacement Services

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f092

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## Summary

The Nexus organisation is conducting an open procurement process for the NEX21/54 Metro Blockade Bus Replacement Services. This contract is categorised under road transport services and is primarily located in the South Shields to Heworth region. The procurement, which began on 12th September 2022, was designed for a duration of 12 weeks with a potential extension of 24 weeks. The award has been officially made, and the contract is currently active, with a total value of £2,167,902.72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of operating low-floor, easy-access vehicles that conform to Euro 5 emissions standards. Companies providing fleet management and scheduling services would find this procurement particularly relevant. Businesses that focus on public transport and have the capability to meet the Equality Act's guidelines, especially in urban settings, may thrive in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of a Metro replacement bus service for the high profile Metro Flow engineering works between South Shields and Heworth, with effect from 12/09/2022. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a term of 12 weeks, with an option of extending the contract for up to 24 weeks should this be necessary. The contract 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 84 passengers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the operation of a Metro replacement bus service for the high profile Metro Flow engineering works between South Shields and Heworth, with effect from 12/09/2022. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a term of 12 weeks, with an option of extending the contract for up to 24 weeks should this be necessary. The contract 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 84 passengers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2022 |
| 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 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,167,902 |
| Lots value | £2,167,902 |
| 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

- 7 Feb 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2022
- 27 Oct 2021 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026917-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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