Overview
Procurement is the process by which Nexus completes the necessary acquisition of goods, services, and works, enabling us to meet our business objectives. Our requirements are diverse and wide ranging, from workwear to the new Metro fleet.
Our Corporate Procurement Team employ robust procurement processes to ensure that our processes are fair, open, and transparent.
This section of the website has been developed to provide useful information to suppliers about procurement, and information about business opportunities.
e-Procurement Portal
Nexus issue all tendering opportunities electronically using a web-based portal. Suppliers interested in doing business with us should register on Open free of charge. Registered suppliers can set up their accounts to receive notifications of any appropriate business opportunities that are advertised in their category.
If you need assistance, you can complete a help form at: Contact Us - Open | Developed by Nepo
Responding to an Advertisement
Where appropriate, business opportunities will be advertised to the open market on Open and on this page of our website.
Where the value of business opportunity is greater than the procurement thresholds in the Procurement Act 2023, an advert will also be placed on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Supplier Top Tips
A few top tips that may help suppliers when bidding for work with Nexus are as follows:
- Thoroughly read the Invitation to Tender (ITT) to make sure you understand the work being requested. Ask any clarification questions if there is something you do not understand.
- Make sure to include all relevant supporting documentation requested in the tender documents, and that your bid is compliant.
- Make sure to answer the specific question posed where these are asked. Do not just provide general information or marketing material.
- Ensure that you allow sufficient time to submit your bid in accordance with the instructions through the electronic tender system. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Prepare in advance the documents and policies that are commonly requested by contracting authorities. Many contracting authorities have similar requirements for supporting documentation, such as current policies and accreditations.