Taxibus Services - May 2026
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 and transport work to Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd on 27 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £106,318 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 10 May 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1071 (Service TB14) 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 What this lot coversTaxibus providing service from Kibbles worth to Barley Mow | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | £31,172 |
| 1072 (Service TB22 and TB23) 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 What this lot coversTaxibus service 1: Taxibus TB22 providing services from Wrekenton to Washington Galleries via Black Lane Estate Taxibus service 2: Taxibus TB23 providing services from Wrekenton to Washington Galleries via Rugby Gardens | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | £43,991 |
| 1073 (service TB29) 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 What this lot coversTaxibus providing service from Gateshead Interchange to Bensham Hill Hospital | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | £31,155 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | 1071 (Service TB14) | £31,172 | Awarded 25 March 2026 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 |
| Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | 1072 (Service TB22 and TB23) | £43,991 | Awarded 25 March 2026 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 |
| Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | 1073 (service TB29) | £31,155 | Awarded 25 March 2026 10 May 2026 to 8 May 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 011534-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 029236-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 038898-2026
Last time this was bought
Secured Bus Services - May 2026
- Won by
- Busways Travel Services Limited, Go North East Limited, Northstar Constellation Limited, Nordstar Consulting Ltd and 1 more
- Awarded
- 27 April 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 9 May 2027
Matched on Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
36Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet
- Busways Travel Services Limited2 contracts
- Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd2 contracts
- Go North East Limited2 contracts
- Jim Hughes Coaches Limited2 contracts
- L & G Coaches Ltd2 contracts
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From notice 011534-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 29 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.