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title: "NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c78e"
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buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PTE TRADING AS NEXUS"
published: "2024-12-12"
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# NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PTE TRADING AS NEXUS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c78e

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## Summary

Tyne and Wear PTE, trading as Nexus, is initiating an open procurement process titled "NEX24/87 Secured Bus Services - May 2025" under the public road transport services category. This tender aims to secure the operation of registered local bus services within Tyne and Wear, starting from 11 May 2025, with 11 individual contracts anticipated. The contracts are set to run until 9 May 2026, with an optional extension for an additional year. The procurement stage is currently in the "Tender" phase, with deadlines for bid submissions set to 10 January 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the submissions are to be made electronically in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of offering low-floor, easy-access vehicles that meet Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards and comply with the Equality Act 2010. Companies specializing in bus service operations with the capacity to adhere to specified timetables and accommodate the required vehicle standards would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process promises multiple contract opportunities, aligning with businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the Tyne and Wear region.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 11 May 2025. It is anticipated that 11 contracts will be let and operate between 11 May 2025 to 9 May 2026 with the option to extend for one year. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards, depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

### 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 11 May 2025. It is anticipated that 11 contracts will be let and operate between 11 May 2025 to 9 May 2026 with the option to extend for one year. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards, depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Yes, there is an option to extend for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PTE TRADING AS 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

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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