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title: "NEX24/29 Sunderland Connect"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a36"
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# NEX24/29 Sunderland Connect

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a36

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by Nexus, seeks to secure the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in Tyne and Wear. The contract title is "NEX24/29 Sunderland Connect," classified under CPV code 60100000 for Road Transport Services. The procurement falls within the services category and is set to commence on 9th September 2024, with a contract period extending until 7th September 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure. Key decisions have been finalised, with Go North East being awarded the contract, and there was a tender period which ended on 14th June 2024.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of bus services, particularly those equipped with low floor, easy access vehicles complying with Euro 6 emission standards and the Equality Act 2010. Companies with capabilities in managing specified timetables and a capacity to house between 48 and 84 passengers will find this contract particularly suited to their services. Firms should be prepared for a selective procurement process, showing expertise in cost efficiency as price was identified as a key criterion for the award.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 9th September 2024. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 9th September 2024 to 7th September 2025. 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 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of either 48 or 84 passengers, depending on the contract.

### 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 9th September 2024. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 9th September 2024 to 7th September 2025. 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 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of either 48 or 84 passengers, depending on the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026058-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 7 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026058-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016409-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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