Tender Discussion Thread
Tender Discussion Thread
We ran a public consultation on planned changes to the 643 from 27 November 2017 to 04 January 2018. We received 1 e-mail from a local ward Councillor in Sunniside and 11 e-mails, 4 phone calls and 1 letter from members of the public.
In summary:
- Residents in Sunniside were supportive of the proposal
- Residents in The Lakes Estate (Whickham) were opposed to the revised route through their estate (requesting retention of the route through Coniston Avenue/Orchard Road as opposed to the proposed route via Duckpool Lane)
- Residents on Lambton Avenue and in the Lakes Estate were opposed to the planned frequency reduction
- Residents on Lambton Avenue and in the Lakes Estate were opposed to the planned later start time - with a preference to travel to Whickham Front Street before 10am
- Some residents on Lambton Avenue and in the Lakes Estate were supportive of the extension to/from Sunniside - considering that it would help make the service more sustainable longer term
Next steps:
In light of the feedback received we have decided to introduce a new route/timetable for the 643 with effect from Monday 19th March 2018.
Key features of the proposed new timetable include:
- Frequency of service reduced to hourly and route extended to/from Sunniside
- Planned route revised following consultation
o Existing route retained in the Lakes Estate
o In the Sunniside area to remove duplication with the GNE service 6
- Proposed timetable revised following consultation
o Provision of 0930 trip from Lambton Avenue to Whickham Front Street will continue
o Revised times throughout the day to offer improved co-ordination with GNE service 6 over common sections
For the new 643 timetable/route effective from 19 March 2018 please click on the link below. Passengers should also be aware that revised fares will be introduced on the 643 with effect from the same date – this being part of a wider regional fares review on Nexus funded bus services.
We would like to thank everyone who responded to the consultation for taking the time to provide us with their views.
(18 Dec 2017, 9:45 am)Dan Not yet.
Washington services have now gone up for tender renewal.
81, 82, 83, 84
3x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 - 18/05/2019
85/86
2x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 to 18/05/2019
(18 Dec 2017, 9:45 am)Dan Not yet.
Washington services have now gone up for tender renewal.
81, 82, 83, 84
3x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 - 18/05/2019
85/86
2x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 to 18/05/2019
(10 Feb 2018, 10:48 am)Jordan2104 Heard that GNE have won the W2 off phoenix and K3
(10 Feb 2018, 10:48 am)Jordan2104 Heard that GNE have won the W2 off phoenix and K3
Just to formally confirm what we already know in one list:
(20 Feb 2018, 4:17 pm)Dan Just to formally confirm what we already know in one list:
- 13 (West Denton – Throckley – Wallbottle – West Denton): Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis
- K1/K2 (Four Lane Ends – Killingworth – Four Lane Ends/ Four Lane Ends – Greenhills Estate) - Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis:
- 59/359 (Whitley bay – Backworth/ Marden estate - Backworth): Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis
- 84/84A (Metrocentre – Newcastle via Scotswood/ West Denton – Newcastle via Slatyford): Awarded to Stanley Travel
- 42A, 11, 42, 40/41, 19 Group Bid (Cramlington – Kingston Park - Wallsend Whitley Bay - Wallsend Wallsend – Battle Hill – Hadrian Park - Wallsend Northumberland Park – North Shields Ferry): Awarded to Go North East
- 33/33A (Fawdon – Hollywood Ave - Newcastle): Awarded to Go North East
- W1/W1A & W2 Group Bid (Whitley bay – Brier Dene Whitley Bay – Earsdon Grange): Awarded to Go North East
- K3 (Freeman Hosp – Forest Hall): Awarded to Go North East
- 6/553 (Newcastle – Jesmond Vale, Battle Hill – Freeman Hosp): Awarded to Arriva North East
Go North East was also awarded two scholars/Miscelleanous Workings (previously Nightingale Coaches) from yesterday, to be operated until 31st August 2018. Two double-decks in the Special Events Fleet have therefore been reinstated in Riverside's fleet.
(20 Feb 2018, 4:17 pm)Dan Just to formally confirm what we already know in one list:
- 13 (West Denton – Throckley – Wallbottle – West Denton): Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis
- K1/K2 (Four Lane Ends – Killingworth – Four Lane Ends/ Four Lane Ends – Greenhills Estate) - Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis:
- 59/359 (Whitley bay – Backworth/ Marden estate - Backworth): Awarded to Gateshead Central Taxis
- 84/84A (Metrocentre – Newcastle via Scotswood/ West Denton – Newcastle via Slatyford): Awarded to Stanley Travel
- 42A, 11, 42, 40/41, 19 Group Bid (Cramlington – Kingston Park - Wallsend Whitley Bay - Wallsend Wallsend – Battle Hill – Hadrian Park - Wallsend Northumberland Park – North Shields Ferry): Awarded to Go North East
- 33/33A (Fawdon – Hollywood Ave - Newcastle): Awarded to Go North East
- W1/W1A & W2 Group Bid (Whitley bay – Brier Dene Whitley Bay – Earsdon Grange): Awarded to Go North East
- K3 (Freeman Hosp – Forest Hall): Awarded to Go North East
- 6/553 (Newcastle – Jesmond Vale, Battle Hill – Freeman Hosp): Awarded to Arriva North East
Go North East was also awarded two scholars/Miscelleanous Workings (previously Nightingale Coaches) from yesterday, to be operated until 31st August 2018. Two double-decks in the Special Events Fleet have therefore been reinstated in Riverside's fleet.
(20 Feb 2018, 4:35 pm)Tom So were all services not included in North Tyneside/Newcastle (335, W3, M71 etc.) in the recent tendering?
And will we see Baby Solos on the K3 and W2 when the new Solos arrive for the 40?
(20 Feb 2018, 4:35 pm)Tom So were all services not included in North Tyneside/Newcastle (335, W3, M71 etc.) in the recent tendering?
And will we see Baby Solos on the K3 and W2 when the new Solos arrive for the 40?
(20 Feb 2018, 4:38 pm)Dan The K3 will be a straightforward transfer of the current baby Solo that's on the 13 (lost to Gateshead Central Taxis).
Nexus are running the annual tender for Monday to Friday Miscellaneous Workings to start on 2/9/18.
Requirement is Euro 4, DDA compliant with capacity of 44, 60 and 84.
(18 Dec 2017, 9:45 am)Dan Not yet.
Washington services have now gone up for tender renewal.
81, 82, 83, 84
3x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 - 18/05/2019
85/86
2x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 to 18/05/2019
(18 Dec 2017, 9:45 am)Dan Not yet.
Washington services have now gone up for tender renewal.
81, 82, 83, 84
3x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 - 18/05/2019
85/86
2x Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 36 passengers
Monday to Sunday evenings
20/05/2018 to 18/05/2019
(17 Mar 2017, 4:01 pm)Dan Invitations to tender for services sent out this afternoon:
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
Service 88 (Evenings)
4x low-floor Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 36.
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
(17 Mar 2017, 4:01 pm)Dan Invitations to tender for services sent out this afternoon:
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
Service 88 (Evenings)
4x low-floor Euro 4 buses with a minimum capacity of 36.
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
Central Taxis have the new contract for the 643 starting on 22nd July.
PB1099280/76 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Metrocentre to Sunnyside
Service number: 643
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Jul 2018
(15 May 2018, 4:27 pm)GuyParkRoyal Central Taxis have the new contract for the 643 starting on 22nd July.At least they spelt Sunniside correctly...
PB1099280/76 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Metrocentre to Sunnyside
Service number: 643
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Jul 2018
(15 May 2018, 4:27 pm)GuyParkRoyal Central Taxis have the new contract for the 643 starting on 22nd July.At least they spelt Sunniside correctly...
PB1099280/76 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Metrocentre to Sunnyside
Service number: 643
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Jul 2018
(15 May 2018, 4:31 pm)Jamie M At least they spelt Sunniside correctly...
(15 May 2018, 4:31 pm)Jamie M At least they spelt Sunniside correctly...
(16 May 2018, 3:32 pm)JM03 Will stanley pick up another route now with a spare soloHm?