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Solar Studs for Bus Stop Wayfinding

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Milton Keynes Council, focused on acquiring solar studs for bus stop wayfinding under the title "Solar Studs for Bus Stop Wayfinding". Categorised under the solar installation industry, the project's location is within the South East, United Kingdom. Having progressed to the award stage, the contract, valued at £300,000, was officially awarded on 17 August 2025 to Clearview Intelligence Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the project is set to run from 18 August 2025 to 31 May 2026.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in solar installations and information technology services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The implementation of these solar studs aligns with local authority transportation goals, opening opportunities for companies capable of providing sustainable and innovative solutions. Businesses that focus on environmental technology and urban infrastructure could find this procurement particularly advantageous for establishing footholds in municipal developments.

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Notice Title

Solar Studs for Bus Stop Wayfinding

Notice Description

MKCC is seeking solar studs to help wayfinding and sense of safety between Redways and bus stops on grid roads, to help encourage use of bus stops as part of the 25/26 Local Authority Bus Grant Funding. These will be fitted into the redway near the edges and will guide pedestrians up to the bus stops providing ambient light and clear paths.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a21712d9-4318-4700-a133-721c402a4ff9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a6f863-005b-4ca0-80d8-23d2d5fee829
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARVIEW INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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