---
title: "Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051627"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051627

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has recently completed the contracting process for the enhancement of bus shelter infrastructure in the region of Tyne & Wear. This process was part of an open procurement method under the "Bus Shelter Infrastructure Framework," classified under the public undertaking sector. The competitive flexible procedure aimed to replace and upgrade bus shelters in areas like Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and North Tyneside, requiring expertise in design, fabrication, and installation. The contract, valued at £21.5 million excluding VAT, was awarded to TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, with a framework agreement extending potentially to 2033. Nexus's address is The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DE, UK, and the award was officially made on 9th September 2025, with contract operations commencing later in the month.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure development and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality bus shelter construction and enhancement projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, have successfully competed in this tender, highlighting the doors open for other SMEs with expertise in public infrastructure. Businesses that focus on innovative design, the use of durable materials, and the integration of vandalism-prevention measures are well-suited to compete and thrive in this field, contributing to a more robust and efficient public transport infrastructure in Tyne & Wear.

## Notice

This is a award notice for the provision of the enhancement to the bus infrastructure in Tyne & Wear, Nexus seeks a delivery partner for the replacement and enhancement of bus shelters. Most shelters in Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and North Tyneside are maintained reactively by Nexus, primarily addressing vandalism and wear. The installation of new shelters necessitates an external contractor with specialised expertise in design, fabrication, and installation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To 6 years + a 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055460-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,500,000 |
| Lots value | £21,500,000 |
| Awards value | £21,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5DE |
| 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 | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUEFORM ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055460-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055460-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022342-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  Interested Suppliers must be registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation e-procurement portal - 'Open' - to secure free access to procurement documents. Please access at www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gwsheltersolutions.co.uk
- http://www.shelters.co.uk
- http://www.trueform.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org

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