---
title: "Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e502"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e502

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has issued a tender for the Bus Service Improvement Plan Framework, aimed at enhancing transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement is in the tender stage and is classified under CPV code 34000000. The initiative includes three lots comprising a Real Time Passenger Information System, Bluetooth-based passenger information bus stop beacons, and Automatic Passenger Counting Equipment. The project location is within the UKC region, with an estimated value of £10,500,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th March 2025 and the start of the award period on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport equipment sector to grow by supplying cutting-edge passenger information and traffic signal solutions. Companies specializing in real-time information systems, Bluetooth communication technology, and automatic passenger counting devices will find this framework particularly beneficial. The open procurement method allows numerous businesses to participate, while the variant policy encourages innovative solutions. Firms equipped to provide the required goods and support services over the specified two-year contract period, with options for renewal, stand to gain long-term engagement and significant market exposure.

## Notice

This framework is for various equipment and support services to assist in the delivery and expansion of the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution

### Lot Information

Real Time Passenger Information System Passenger Information Displays - Replacement and Cascade

Real Time Passenger Information System Passenger Information Displays - Replacement and Cascade

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month Renewals Available

Bluetooth based passenger information bus stop beacons.

This framework supplies various equipment and support services to assist in the delivery and expansion of the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals available

Automatic Passenger Counting Equipment

This framework supplies various equipment and support services to assist in the delivery and expansion of the NECA Bus Traffic Signal Priority and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006226-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006226-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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