Scope
Reference
NEX25/01
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £21,500,000 excluding VAT
- £25,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
To 6 years + a 2 year extension
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Works will be determined by future quotations and works contracts as called out in tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per procurement documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per procurement documentation
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please see opportunity in OPEN
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial quality | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to procurement documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
See 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
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
See notice 2025/s000-000812
Documents
Associated tender documents
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
Technical specifications to be met
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
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)