---
title: "Sunderland Connect 700 701"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b86"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068b86"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068b86.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068b86.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# Sunderland Connect 700 701

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b86

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068b86)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068b86.json)

## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, pertains to the "Sunderland Connect 700 701" bus service. It intends to establish transportation links between Clanny House, various University Campuses in Sunderland, and St Peters Campus, benefiting staff, students, and the general public. The project falls under the services category specifically associated with public road transport services. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement saw its contract awarded on 29th April 2026 with a completion status on 8th May 2026, using a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The operating period is scheduled from 29th April 2026 to 19th July 2026, with an overall contract value of £218,580.

This tender offers significant growth potential, particularly for businesses engaged in public transport services. Companies capable of efficiently handling transport logistics and ensuring connectivity for educational institutions would find this opportunity lucrative. While the tender was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, the suitability criteria suggest it fosters an environment where small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could compete in similar future opportunities, encouraging competitive bids from diverse service providers in the utilities sector. As the project aims to provide a public utility service, businesses with expertise in managing commuter and educational transit systems would be well-poised to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

Sunderland Connect is to provide bus service links between Clanny House, University Campuses, Sunderland and St Peters Campus, offering services to staff and students as well as the general public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042227-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,150 |
| Contracts value | £182,150 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042227-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037997-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042227-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037997-2026
  27th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gonortheast.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068b86. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068b86.json.