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title: "NEX22/15 Bus Services May 2022"
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# NEX22/15 Bus Services May 2022

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032171

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NEX22/15 Bus Services May 2022" is being conducted by Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This project falls under the road transport services industry category and is currently in the award stage, having commenced on 15th May 2022, with contracts expected to be awarded for a term of up to six months. The tender procurement method is open, with an expected contract value of approximately £635,732.74, and the deadline for submissions was set for 25th March 2022, after which bids were opened. The required services include operating registered local bus services, adhering to specific timetables and standards, particularly low-floor accessibility and Euro 5 emissions compliance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport operations, particularly those who can meet the sustainability and accessibility requirements outlined. Companies that manufacture or operate low-floor buses, as well as those with experience in managing public transport contracts in urban areas, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows firms to broaden their service offerings but also positions them advantageously in the competitive public transport sector within Tyne and Wear.

## 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 6 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 6 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 6 months at Nexus' discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014152-2022 |
| 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 | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2022 - 12 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,732 |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014152-2022
- 14 Mar 2022 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006894-2022
- 14 Mar 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006871-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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