UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 20 July 2025. It is anticipated that c23 contracts will be let and operate between 20July 2025 to 18 July 2026 with the option to extend for a period of one year. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards, depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified in the procurement documents. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation. Potential Suppliers must be a 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

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 31st August 2025. It is anticipated that c20 contracts will be let and operate between 31st August to 30th August 2026 . Services provided will operate to specified timetables. The vehicles required will be fully compliant with Public Service Vehicles Access Regulations 2000, the Public Service Vehicles Accessible Information Regulations depending on the service tendered, and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified in the procurement documents. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation. Potential Suppliers must be a 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

Provision of manned guarding at multiple sites and roving security patrols across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System, to deter, detect, and respond effectively to threats affecting the safety and security of Nexus and its customers. Bidders must be members of the R/CAS (Rail and Community Safety Accreditation Scheme) accreditation and ability to provide training and administration to operatives. The contract will be expected to commence on 1st of September 2025 for an initial 3 years period with the option to extend for further 2 x 12 months.

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.

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.

To provide OLE support for onsite work replacing componentry, understanding major OLE wire renewals

The procurement of the operation of Group Travel & Shoppers Services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 12th September 2025. It is anticipated that 8 contracts will be let and operate between 8th September 2025 to 19th September 2026. There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. Vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be fully licensed as a Public Service Vehicle (PCV) or a Community Transport vehicle, licenced under Section 19 of the Transport Act, 1985 (CT). They should also be compliant with the terms of the Equality Act 2010. Vehicles will have a minimum 16 seats and be capable of being configured to carry a minimum of two wheelchairs with a minimum of eight seated passengers. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation

Nexus is intending to let a new Small Works Framework which will be a single supplier framework to support the Nexus Major Projects and Maintenance Delivery teams with the delivery of the capital programme and critical maintenance activities. The works will vary on a project-by-project basis but are generally expected to have significant elements of Civil engineering work such as construction, demolition, and structural repair works. Mechanical and electrical work, clearance of vegetation and maintenance/repair of boundary fences may also be required. Some projects may be of a design and build nature. Exacting requirements for each activity will be communicated by Nexus through call-off contracts. The estimated framework value is £15m (Excluding VAT) across the term of the Framework Agreement. Nexus cannot guarantee this estimated framework value; it is an estimate based on possible future pipeline projects. Call off contracts under the framework will be capped at £150k per call off but may be increased at Nexus's discretion.

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.

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.

Invitation to provide subsidised local bus services throughout Tyne and Wear. This tender will include lots for several potential contracts of 1 year with no option for extension. In accordance with Nexus terms and conditions of contract applicable, contract(s) will be paid in monthly instalments over the duration of the contract. A sum of money will be retained against initial scheduled payment and held until end of contract period. Penalties for poor performance will be applied as appropriate and as described in the contract documentation. Joint and several liabilities will apply. This tender accepts group bids.

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.

Nexus requires suitably qualified and experienced legal advisors to support Nexus on a project to plan, procure, design, construct, commission and safely operate a new signalling system as part of the MetroGo project. Other significant elements include identifying and procuring property suitable for a new control centre and other packages of land adjacent to the Metro Infrastructure. More details on Nexus' requirements are set out in the Specification. The contract term is 84 months with an option to extend for a further 36 months, so as to ensure that Nexus' requirements are fully met within the MetroGo project that is in itself subject to the endorsement and approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) by Government in due course, and this legal retainer is expected to encompass the advice required to (i) prepare the content of the OBC; (ii) implement the agreed strategies set out in the OBC; (iii) deliver the OBC & Final Business Case strategies and, in turn, commission a new signalling system via the MetroGo project. The exact scope of work during the commission will be subject to the timely progress of the project and is set out in the Specification.

The provision of Taxibus services in Tyne and Wear. please refer to the tender documents for more information.

Please refer to the tender documents for full description of the Lot breakdown and specified requirements.

The provision of Secured Bus Services in Tyne and Wear. Please refer to the tender documents for more information.

Secured Bus services for Tyne and Wear, including Scholar routes and Miscellaneous workings. There are 86 Lots, as set out in the ITT and associated documentation.

Airport Route Upgrade project for permanent way and overhead line replacement/renewal. It may also include some aspects of civils and signalling works. We are looking for a Principal Contractor to undertake the entirety of the works.