Award

SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2024 at 15:29

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2024 at 16:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of QR codes at bus stops in Kent. The title of the contract is "SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes". The procurement stage was completed on 5th March 2024. The contract value is £257,345.12 and the contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. The buying organisation is Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The industry category of the contract is works.

This awarded tender to install QR codes at bus stops in Kent provides opportunities for businesses in the road sign installation sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable. The contract was awarded following an open procedure and is expected to create business growth opportunities for suppliers in the road sign industry. Businesses with experience in producing and assembling unique plates with QR codes may be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes

Notice Description

The geographical boundaries of Kent contain approximately 8,500 bus stops, 6,972 of which are formally marked by infrastructure. This contract covers the installation of QR codes at every marked bus stop within the county. KCC is therefore seeking a supplier to produce and assemble approximately 6,500 unique plates with QR codes unique to each stop. These plates must be compatible with all existing pole types currently utilised in the Kent boundary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16378fa2-b525-4b49-b65b-0b93da71f733
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689420fc-6008-4672-afe8-c61b18bb97a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXTERNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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