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RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Michael - 20 Jan 2017
(20 Jan 2017, 9:21 pm)tyresmoke Can't really see past GCT getting most of it
Hope not, it could mean people won't be able to use their passes on the services (expect if they have network one pass) unless it'll be in the contract they can.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - dannygee - 21 Jan 2017
Heard that gateshead central have got the W3
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 21 Jan 2017
(21 Jan 2017, 12:12 am)dannygee Heard that gateshead central have got the W3
Wouldn't surprise me if they got the 59/359 and W2 as well.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - dannygee - 22 Jan 2017
Who got the contract for metro replacements next sunday between shiremoor and north shields
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Michael - 24 Jan 2017
(20 Jan 2017, 11:08 am)Dan Go North East has been awarded services W1/W1A and 333, yes.
Nice to see the 333 being awarded to Go North East again. Who remembers this one?
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/item.php?operatorF=2&fleetnoF=468
If GNE ever decided to pay for the routes themselves, what routes could they be merged in too?
Not from the area so not sure myself.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 24 Jan 2017
(24 Jan 2017, 9:52 pm)Michael If GNE ever decided to pay for the routes themselves, what routes could they be merged in too?
Not from the area so not sure myself.
333 couldn't really be merged into anything to be honest, and can't see GNE ever taking it on commercially as it is a free service for Ferry passengers.
Same with the W1/W1A, other than an extension to Cramlington which would be good. Always thought GNE should have had a direct bus (other than the 17 which took over 2 hours) from Whitley Bay to Cramlington.
Wonder if GNE have got the 335 and M71 too, or that is GCT as well.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Michael - 24 Jan 2017
(24 Jan 2017, 9:55 pm)Tom 333 couldn't really be merged into anything to be honest, and can't see GNE ever taking it on commercially as it is a free service for Ferry passengers.
Same with the W1/W1A, other than an extension to Cramlington which would be good. Always thought GNE should have had a direct bus (other than the 17 which took over 2 hours) from Whitley Bay to Cramlington.
Wonder if GNE have got the 335 and M71 too, or that is GCT as well.
Ah right, shame that.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Andreos1 - 24 Jan 2017
(24 Jan 2017, 9:55 pm)Tom 333 couldn't really be merged into anything to be honest, and can't see GNE ever taking it on commercially as it is a free service for Ferry passengers.
Same with the W1/W1A, other than an extension to Cramlington which would be good. Always thought GNE should have had a direct bus (other than the 17 which took over 2 hours) from Whitley Bay to Cramlington.
Wonder if GNE have got the 335 and M71 too, or that is GCT as well.
I wonder if it could be extended up the coast at all? Granted the PVR would be increased, but rather than looping it round the roundabout on the front, it maybe continued to Whitley Bay or beyond. There could be scope to terminate the 1 at Tynemouth and/or merge the 333 with the Whitley Bay services.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 24 Jan 2017
(24 Jan 2017, 10:09 pm)Andreos1 I wonder if it could be extended up the coast at all? Granted the PVR would be increased, but rather than looping it round the roundabout on the front, it maybe continued to Whitley Bay or beyond. There could be scope to terminate the 1 at Tynemouth and/or merge the 333 with the Whitley Bay services.
To be fair the few times I have seen the 333 at Tynemouth no one has been on it. It is a nice idea though, something I would like to see as well.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 26 Jan 2017
Any idea who's got the 335/M71 yet?
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - South Tyne Lad - 26 Jan 2017
(26 Jan 2017, 5:36 pm)Tom Any idea who's got the 335/M71 yet?
Wouldn't be surprised to either Pheonix or GCT, As they make very small bids to run the contracts, Sometimes I think how can drivers be paid aswell as trying to make a profit from anything.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 26 Jan 2017
(26 Jan 2017, 8:39 pm)South Tyne Lad Wouldn't be surprised to either Pheonix or GCT, As they make very small bids to run the contracts, Sometimes I think how can drivers be paid aswell as trying to make a profit from anything.
Phoenix have definitely lost them as they have cancelled them on Vosa, so maybe GCT. I agree with you there though they must make low bids for it, especially GCT.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Ambassador - 26 Jan 2017
Taxpayer hat on, enthusiast hat off.
Whichever company makes the most reasonable, realistic cost effective bid has to win.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - dannygee - 27 Jan 2017
(26 Jan 2017, 9:02 pm)Tom Phoenix have definitely lost them as they have cancelled them on Vosa, so maybe GCT. I agree with you there though they must make low bids for it, especially GCT.
Maybe arriva for the 335
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - dave30366 - 27 Jan 2017
Who got the m71
Central got 335
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - dannygee - 27 Jan 2017
Any idea on who are operating the upcoming metro replacements?
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - GuyParkRoyal - 27 Jan 2017
(27 Jan 2017, 11:05 am)dannygee Any idea on who are operating the upcoming metro replacements?
Arriva will be operating the 900 on 29th January.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - park5354 - 27 Jan 2017
(27 Jan 2017, 11:05 am)dannygee Any idea on who are operating the upcoming metro replacements?
Sunday 5th Feb, Heworth - Regent Centre will be operated by GO North East, with buses from various depots.
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - Tom - 27 Jan 2017
(27 Jan 2017, 10:43 am)dave30366 Who got the m71
Central got 335
Cheers, quite a way for GCT to be sending buses and drivers though!
RE: Tender Discussion Thread - GuyParkRoyal - 18 Feb 2017
The invitation to tender for Nexus miscellaneous and school service contracts has gone out for the period commencing 3/09/2017.
The contracts are for a one year period requiring low floor easy access vehicles to PSVAR standard with Euro 4 compliance.
Capacity based on a minimum of 44, 60 & 84 depending on route.
No variations will be accepted.