I'd still say that the E400 MMC will be on the cards for GNE for replacing existing deckers and introducing deckers on other services:
ADL / Cummins = Cobalt Clipper, Crusader, Angel, Prince Bishops, Toon Link
ADL / Scania = TEN, TTX, Red Arrows, Fab 56, Pronto
RE: Go North East: 2014/15 Financial Year Order Predictions