Tender Discussion Thread
Tender Discussion Thread
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?They need buses and drivers hours to do it, both of which are major limitations, especially for a smaller operator. Not just funding for contracts.
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?They need buses and drivers hours to do it, both of which are major limitations, especially for a smaller operator. Not just funding for contracts.
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?
(16 May 2018, 8:26 pm)Jamie M They need buses and drivers hours to do it, both of which are major limitations, especially for a smaller operator. Not just funding for contracts.
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(16 May 2018, 8:26 pm)Jamie M They need buses and drivers hours to do it, both of which are major limitations, especially for a smaller operator. Not just funding for contracts.
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(16 May 2018, 8:28 pm)JM03 Fair enough but they are taking Phoenix and Stanley down with ease the way I see it going at the moment.
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?
(17 May 2018, 6:22 am)Andreos1 It doesn't seem that long ago that Phoenix and Stanley were dominating these tenders.
Is it as simple as being undercut or are business objectives changing?
(16 May 2018, 8:18 pm)JM03 GCT really knocking all the competition out right now, won't be surprised if they go for bigger targets soon like certain arriva and GNE routes soon EG- 553?
(17 May 2018, 6:22 am)Andreos1 It doesn't seem that long ago that Phoenix and Stanley were dominating these tenders.
Is it as simple as being undercut or are business objectives changing?
Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead contracts for Nexus Secured Services starting on 22nd July 2018 have now been awarded. There were six tenders received the successful suppliers are:
Go North East, Gateshead Central Taxis, Stagecoach and Compass Community Transport.
(21 May 2018, 9:17 am)GuyParkRoyal Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead contracts for Nexus Secured Services starting on 22nd July 2018 have now been awarded. There were six tenders received the successful suppliers are:
Go North East, Gateshead Central Taxis, Stagecoach and Compass Community Transport.
(21 May 2018, 9:17 am)GuyParkRoyal Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead contracts for Nexus Secured Services starting on 22nd July 2018 have now been awarded. There were six tenders received the successful suppliers are:
Go North East, Gateshead Central Taxis, Stagecoach and Compass Community Transport.
(21 May 2018, 9:20 am)Michael What services were these again?
(21 May 2018, 9:20 am)Michael What services were these again?
(21 May 2018, 4:15 pm)Tom These were the ones that were due to finish in July according to previous posts:
Service 37 (Weekday Peak Times)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 36
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Service 37/73 (Mon-Sat daytime)
3x low-floor Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 49
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services 92, 83A, 927, 937, 68 and 93A (Mon-Sat daytime)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 36
Maximum vehicle length 8.9m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services 515/558 (Daily)
2x Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 49
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Service 643 (Mon-Sat daytime)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 16
Maximum vehicle length 8.0m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services R3/R4/R6 (Daily)
3x Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 23
Maximum vehicle length 9.0m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
But I'd imagine evening/sunday secured journeys would be included hence Stagecoach being awarded some, as I can't imagine them bidding for daytime services.
(21 May 2018, 4:15 pm)Tom These were the ones that were due to finish in July according to previous posts:
Service 37 (Weekday Peak Times)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 36
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Service 37/73 (Mon-Sat daytime)
3x low-floor Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 49
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services 92, 83A, 927, 937, 68 and 93A (Mon-Sat daytime)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 36
Maximum vehicle length 8.9m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services 515/558 (Daily)
2x Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 49
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Service 643 (Mon-Sat daytime)
1x low-floor Euro 4 bus with a minimum capacity of 16
Maximum vehicle length 8.0m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
Services R3/R4/R6 (Daily)
3x Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 23
Maximum vehicle length 9.0m
Contract period: 23/07/2017 - 21/07/2018
But I'd imagine evening/sunday secured journeys would be included hence Stagecoach being awarded some, as I can't imagine them bidding for daytime services.
Invitation to tender has been issued for Sunderland Connect 700/701 with a start date of 17th September. There will be a service enhancement on this contract for some journeys to be extended to serve Clanny House.
(22 May 2018, 7:18 am)GuyParkRoyal Invitation to tender has been issued for Sunderland Connect 700/701 with a start date of 17th September. There will be a service enhancement on this contract for some journeys to be extended to serve Clanny House.
(22 May 2018, 7:18 am)GuyParkRoyal Invitation to tender has been issued for Sunderland Connect 700/701 with a start date of 17th September. There will be a service enhancement on this contract for some journeys to be extended to serve Clanny House.
(26 May 2018, 12:33 pm)LeeCalder I have been told that Go North East have won both boards on service 23, and will commence operation on Monday.Dan confirmed both boards were going to GNE on upcoming service changes. Dunno if the date's been pushed forward though.
Can anyone confirm?
(26 May 2018, 12:33 pm)LeeCalder I have been told that Go North East have won both boards on service 23, and will commence operation on Monday.Dan confirmed both boards were going to GNE on upcoming service changes. Dunno if the date's been pushed forward though.
Can anyone confirm?