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Road Rail Vehicle Replacement

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

Buyer Address: The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE4 5DE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
700000.0 GBP
Gross: 840000 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 09:03
Deadline
04 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34114000 - Specialist vehicles
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000890-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2027-03-18T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-18T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (80%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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