AwardedAwarded 6 May 2026
Road Rail Vehicle Replacement
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Public undertaking
In brief
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus awarded vehicle and fleet work to Fitzgerald Plant Services Limited on 6 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £700,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 day, starting 18 March 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Plant Services Limited (SME) 3 bids received | £617,797 | Awarded 6 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062222-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 000890-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041455-2026
About the buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexusLast 12 months
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From notice 062222-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025, last updated 6 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.