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title: "NEX21/63 Bus Service March 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030160"
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# NEX21/63 Bus Service March 2022

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030160

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nexus, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is seeking to operate registered local bus services in the North Tyneside and Newcastle local authority areas. The tender, titled "NEX21/63 Bus Service March 2022", is currently active and classified under road transport services. The contract is scheduled to commence on 27th March 2022 for a term of up to 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional year. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 13th January 2022, and interested parties must adhere to the open procurement method and electronic submission requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus operations and vehicle provision. Companies that meet the criteria for low-floor, easy-access vehicles compliant with Euro 5 or Euro 6 emissions standards, and that have experience managing public transport services, will be especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender could enhance their market presence and contribute to the delivery of critical public transport solutions within the Tyne and Wear region.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the North Tyneside and Newcastle local authority areas of the Tyne and Wear boundary with effect from 27th March 2022. 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 or Euro 6 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 North Tyneside and Newcastle local authority areas of the Tyne and Wear boundary with effect from 27th March 2022. 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 or Euro 6 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: Up to a further 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/032168-2021 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,548,915 |
| Lots value | £2,548,915 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 23 Dec 2021 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032168-2021
- 15 Dec 2021 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031209-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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