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title: "NEX22/06 Bus Services May 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b38"
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# NEX22/06 Bus Services May 2022

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b38

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NEX22/06 Bus Services May 2022" is initiated by Nexus, the contracting authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This public procurement, classified under road transport services, is currently in the active stage and involves providing registered local bus services in Tyne and Wear, starting from 15 May 2022, with an anticipated duration of up to 12 months for the contracts awarded. The tender period concludes on 14 March 2022, at 12:00 GMT, with an award period commencing immediately after. The total budget for this contract is £3,500,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure allowing any eligible bidders to submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for bus service operators and transport service providers, particularly those specialising in low-floor and accessible vehicles compliant with Euro 5 emission standards. Companies capable of accommodating varying passenger capacities (23, 36, 48, or 60 passengers) will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence within the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear, align with UK environmental standards, and contribute to enhancing public transport services in 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 15.05.2022. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months. 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, 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 15.05.2022. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months. 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, 48 or 60 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/007294-2022 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2022 - 13 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007294-2022
- 25 Feb 2022 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005276-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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