Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0773fe |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Bus-stop shelter construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £1,495,000 |
South East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0773fe |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Bus-stop shelter construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £1,495,000 |
Scope
Reference
T688
Description
Thanet District Council wishes to procure and appoint a suitable specialist supplier for the design, build and installation of new bus shelters for the Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's Requirements.
The Scope of Works includes (but is not limited to) - to undertake site surveys and design new modular bus shelters (DDA compliant in nature and layout), manufacture, secure highway permits and associated permissions, install, make electrical connections (where necessary), reinstate footways and commission the new bus shelters across (approximately) 90 locations within the administrative boundary of Thanet District Council.
The Contract is anticipated to commence during January 2027 (start date to be agreed between parties on completion of contract formalities) for a duration of 20 weeks.
Important Information: All procurement documents are available for suppliers to download via the Kent Business Portal ( )and complete according to the instructions contained.
The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents.
Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 14/10/1016.
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28/10/2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- 拢1,495,000 excluding VAT
- 拢1,794,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 January 2027 to 24 May 2027
- 4 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34928440 - Bus-stop posts
- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
- 45233100 - 萝莉原创 work for highways, roads
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 October 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Price | Price | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Quality | Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-9172-CNVV
Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miss Gemma Paul
Email: procurement [at] thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
