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PHC25184 Replacement of Bus Flags and Cases

TORBAY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the replacement of bus flags and cases across the Torbay region. This contract, under the industry category of construction work for buildings relating to transport, falls within the "works" procurement category. The procurement phase has reached the Award stage as of 27th April 2026, with Trueform Engineering Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £123,015. The contract period commenced on 10th April 2026 and is set to run until 9th April 2030. The project involves installing new bus flags and cases, with delivery occurring within England, UK. The tender was conducted through a further competition under Lot 1 of the framework for bus shelters and associated services, aiming at optimal improvements to existing infrastructure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport-related infrastructure development, particularly those specialising in construction or engineering services. The awarded contract underscores the potential for sustained business growth, spanning a period of four years, creating avenues for similar businesses to collaborate or compete in future tenders. With an emphasis on SMEs, the procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts. This collaboration could pave the way for innovations in transport-related facilities, boosting the local economy and fostering professional growth. Businesses within the sector can leverage such opportunities to engage with public authorities like Torbay Council, which remains focused on enhancing local infrastructure through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHC25184 Replacement of Bus Flags and Cases

Notice Description

Torbay Council is seeking an experienced supplier to provide and install 230 new bus flags for bus stops, 170 new bus flags for bus shelters, 250 new cases and new poles as needed to replace current equipment on the highway across the Torbay region. Torbay Council is running a further competition with suppliers awarded to Lot 1 of the Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Y22030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37d7b04e-c19b-4652-94e4-8f3e9165cef8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9795ae-d938-421e-8779-f7abc52a6490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,015 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030 4-5 years
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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
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
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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