Scope
Reference
NEX24/82
Description
Nexus requires a robust and comprehensive occupational health service that provides a range of services. Nexus operates in highly regulated industries (Rail and Ferry) in terms of safety, drug and alcohol restrictions, employee wellbeing and fit-to-work policies. The Tender requires a full understanding of these environments and confirmations that they will ensure that Nexus fully complies with all relevant health and safety regulations as well as any applicable Railway Group Standards, Railway Safety Approved Code of Practice, Guidance Notes (GNs) and Railway Industry Standards (RISs) at all times.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2027
- Possible extension to 19 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Nexus have the option to extend the contract for the period of 12 months at their absolute discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per tender documentation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
29 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically at:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
As per tender documents
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 bids evaluated.
Procurement documents are available free of charge at www.open-uk.org
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
Technical specifications to be met
https://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
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)