Planning

TMBC Bus Shelter Contract - Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jul 2024 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is seeking engagement from potential suppliers for its upcoming Bus Shelter Contract within the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Bus Shelters" (CPV code 44212321) and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are invited to participate in a supplier engagement process to explore the best options for delivering this contract. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 9th August 2024 at 12:00pm, submitted through the Kent Business Portal. The engagement process aims to gauge market interest and gather information before the contract with the current supplier ends in September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to establish or expand their business within the public sector. Participation in this engagement process can provide valuable insights into the project requirements and potential business strategies for successful contract delivery. Businesses with expertise in the design, maintenance, and installation of bus shelters would be well-suited to compete. This early engagement provides a chance to influence the procurement approach and demonstrate capabilities to a key local authority buyer in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

TMBC Bus Shelter Contract - Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the provision of Bus Shelters throughout the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. The Council's contract with its current supplier ends in September 2025. This contract covers bus shelters throughout the Borough. Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 9th August 2024 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0468042e-dc33-4eab-82f0-8e49f540a3c3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dan Hutchins
Contact Email
dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West 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
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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