Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

Y26014

Description

Procurement Services are looking to renew its current framework for Bus Shelters, RTPI and Associated Services. We anticipate this contract will be available for local authorities and any other public sector establishment in the UK. The main purpose of this framework is to provide a reasonably priced, reliable and trustworthy service. The scope of the framework will include Bus shelters, real time passenger information systems and associated services including but not limited to consultancy, design and maintenance.

This framework will be split into two lots:

LOT 1 Bus Shelters and Associated Services

LOT 2 Real time passenger information and Associated Services

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Bus-shelters./9UKC4RUHYX

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UKC4RUHYX

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £960,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 2 February 2027 to 1 February 2031
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Bus Shelters and Associated Services

Description

•Bus Shelters - Shelters, Canopies and Walkways

•Bus Stations

•Trolley and cycle shelters

•Branding

•Infrastructure

•Design and planning

•Sustainable products

•Electricity connections and wifi

•Managed services

•Installation

•Integration with existing bus shelters

•Maintenance and cleaning

•Project management

•Refurbishment of existing shelters

Lot value (estimated)

• £480,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44212321 - Bus shelters
• 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
• 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
• 48813000 - Passenger information system
• 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system
• 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Real Time Passenger Information Systems

Description

•Real time passenger information

•Electronic travel information for passengers

•Displays for bus stops/bays/terminals/onboard vehicles/ control rooms/apps

•Smart ticketing to include RGB/LED and LCD displays

Lot value (estimated)

• £480,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44212321 - Bus shelters
• 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
• 48813000 - Passenger information system
• 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system
• 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

1%

Framework operation description

Call-Off Contracts may be awarded using any one of the following methods outlined below.

1.Direct Award (Award Without Competitive Selection)

2.Rapid Request for Quote (Rapid RFQ)

The ultimate responsibility for selecting the most appropriate and compliant route for a specific requirement rests with the Customer. The onus will be on the Customer to carry out their own due diligence before selecting which method to use. The Customer will determine the requirement, specification and award, based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT)

Direct Award (award without a competitive selection):

This Framework permits Direct Award, defined under the Procurement Act 2023 as awarding a Call-Off Contract without conducting a new competitive selection procedure. A Direct Award may only be used where the Customer can identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) using only the information and scores submitted at Framework award, without requesting any new pricing, clarification, or qualitative information from Suppliers.

Permitted Direct Award Methods

Customers may use any of the following objective, pre-published Direct Award methods. The Customer must choose one method before reviewing Supplier capability for their requirement.

1. Overall Framework Ranking (Quality + Price Combined Score)

2. Highest Total Quality Score

3. Lowest Overall Price/Highest Commercial Advantage

4. Highest Score in a Specific Evaluation Question

5. Partial-Service Selection (Specific Services from the Pricing Schedule)

Rapid RFQ

A Rapid RFQ is a streamlined competitive process appropriate for low-complexity or tightly defined requirements where essential criteria can be specified as Pass/Fail, and price acts as the ultimate determinant among compliant Suppliers.

3.Further Competition

A Further Competition process is used where Customers carry out a competition for the award of a Call-Off Contract.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

This Framework may be used by contracting authorities and other eligible customers located in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies existing on 02/10/2026. Eligible customers include central government departments, executive agencies, non-departmental public bodies, assembly-sponsored public bodies, local authorities, emergency services (including police, fire, ambulance, maritime and coastguard services), NHS and healthcare organisations, educational establishments (including schools, academies, colleges and universities), housing associations and registered social landlords, national parks, hospices, charities, voluntary and community sector organisations, citizens advice bodies, and any other public sector body permitted to access the Framework in accordance with applicable procurement legislation.

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Bus Shelters and Associated Services

Lot 2. Real Time Passenger Information Systems

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

19 October 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

6 November 2026, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.procurementservices.co.uk/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

5 January 2027

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCX-4938-CCHM

1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling

Maidstone

ME19 4YT

United Kingdom

Contact name: Alison Ponter

Email: Procurementdelivery [at] csltd.org.uk

Region: UKJ46 - West Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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