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Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Somerset Council, aims to transform the disused Taunton Bus Station on Tower Street into a modern, accessible transport hub. The tender, titled "Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25," falls under the industry category of bus shelters, classified by the CPV code 44212321. The procurement stage has reached completion with an award update dated 11 March 2026. The framework agreement call-off involved a mini competition via Kent Procurement Services focusing on bus shelters and associated services, with a contract period from 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement's value is noted at £198,715 GBP.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing bus shelters and real-time passenger information systems. Companies like Bus Shelters Ltd, awarded the contract, showcase the competitive advantage in leveraging expertise in such niche sectors. The tender is structured for selective procurement, potentially favouring established suppliers with an existing framework agreement. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this less accessible, firms adept in large-scale goods delivery can harness this project for significant business growth. The established partnerships and engagement within European and international territories further highlight the scope for expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25

Notice Description

The aim of the Taunton Transport Hub is to redevelop the currently disused Bus Station situated on Tower Street, Taunton and turn it into a welcoming and inclusive transport hub, prioritizing accessibility and usability for all passengers travelling via bus, bicycles and E-scooters. This tender is for the provision bus shelters being installed as part of the wider project. Awarded following mini competition via Kent Procurement Services - Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Associated Services Framework (Y22030).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e47df6ae-06dc-4842-8c17-d232b5187777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812de256-a744-4fda-894d-b3e46e7b1455
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,715 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,715 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUS SHELTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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