Scope
Reference
NEX25/45
Description
The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 8th September 2025. It is anticipated that 2 contracts will be let and operate between 8th September 2025 to 6th September 2026.
There will be no option to extend this agreement. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 6 engine emission standards, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender.
The vehicles utilised on this service are required to have some additional enhancements above the typical Nexus vehicle specification, such as free Wifi, USB charging ports and a unique Sunderland 'Connect' livery. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.
Total value (estimated)
- £405,864 excluding VAT
- £487,037 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 6 September 2026
- 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per procurement documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per procurement documentation
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender Submissions must be submitted via OPEN
Please access at www.open-uk.org
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | Price | 100% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the procurement documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
Please refer to the procurement documentation
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Single stage process where Potential Suppliers require to satisfy minimum criteria (such stated in the procurement documents). Only Tender Responses that satisfy minimum criteria will have their Operator Pricing and Compliance Response evaluated.
Procurement documents are available free of charge at www.open-uk.org
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org
Potential Suppliers must be registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation procurement portal - 'OPEN' - to secure free access to procurement documents. Please access at www.open-uk.org
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.open-uk.org/
Potential Suppliers must be registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation procurement portal - 'OPEN' - to secure free access to procurement documents. Please access at www.open-uk.org
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTB-4383-VMJH
Nexus House, St James Boulevard
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Website: https://www.nexus.org.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)