Scope
Reference
NEX24/27
Description
Nexus has a requirement for a technical advisory consultant to assist in their engineering department.
This will be a sole supplier 3 year framework, with the option to extend a further 2 years.
Nexus requires an appropriately skilled and experienced specialist technical advisory consultancy to provide technical support in the development of solutions that are practical, cost effective and innovative, where appropriate, during both the pre-construction and implementation stages of a project, or to give technical advice when needed to assist Nexus engineering in the replacement and/or upgrade of rolling stock vehicles and equipment.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Nexus has the option to extend the contract for a further 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender document and terms and conditions.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
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
7 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
25 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Potential Suppliers must be a registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation - 'Open' - to secure access to procurement documents. Once registered, suppliers will be able to browse opportunities and access procurement documents (free of charge) for this opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | See tender documents |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | See tender documents |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please see tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see 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 are required to satisfy minimum criteria (such stated in the procurement documents). Only 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
Website: https://www.nexus.org.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)