Scope
Reference
NEX25/35
Description
Nexus are seeking a replacement Road-Rail Vehicle (RRV) fitted with a scissor lift, primarily used by our Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) team as an elevated working platform.
The current vehicle's large, stable platform enabling multiple team members to work simultaneously at height, while its compact chassis is particularly well-suited for operations within our tunnel network. A turntable function also allows the team to access and work around OLE masts with greater flexibility.
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 March 2027 to 18 March 2027
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
4 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documentation are located in OPEN
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 80% |
| Quality | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Dynamic market being used
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Single Stage competitive flexible procedure will be conducted under the Rail Industry Qualification Scheme (RISQS) a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market.
Only qualified suppliers who have expressed interest in the Pre-market engagement which was issued via RISQS Portal under product codes D.B.1 - On Track Plant Hire on 24th October 2025 will be invited to tender.
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTB-4383-VMJH
The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5DE
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)