Tender

Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Y22030

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (TRADING AS KCS)

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Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCS) is inviting tenders for the Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI), and Associated Services under a Framework Agreement. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on December 19, 2022. The contract period is set to start on February 27, 2023, and run until January 31, 2027. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services with a contract value of £50,000,000. The tender is designed to benefit SMEs and VCSEs and is open to businesses in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the public transport infrastructure and technology sectors to participate in providing bus shelters, RTPI systems, and associated services to Kent County Council and wider UK areas. Companies offering bespoke design themes, branding, sustainable solutions, and technology integration are well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement aims to enhance public transport accessibility, journey planning, and passenger experience through innovative solutions. Interested parties can access the tender documents via the Kent Business Portal to participate in this lucrative procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Y22030

Notice Description

KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Professional Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services. This is a national Framework Agreement and will provide coverage to local and wider areas of the UK via access to a range of various competent Suppliers. Depending upon the number and nature of offers received for the Framework Agreement, it is envisaged that a number of Suppliers will be included in the Framework Agreement to provide national geographical coverage and Customer choice. The Framework Agreement will be split into two (2) LOTs; LOT 1 - Bus Shelters and Associated Services This LOT is for the supply of bus shelters, canopies and walkways Bus Shelters Bus stations Canopies and walkways Trolley and cycle shelters Made from but not limited to the following materials: Aluminum Bamboo Eco-friendly Fabric Glazed Hardwood (FSC(r) Forest Stewardship Council Certified) Polycarbonate Stainless steel Timber Toughened glass 100% recycled plastic Associated services - may extend beyond the scope of the Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to; Branding Bus stop infrastructure Design and planning Sustainable products i.e. green roof/sedum options Electricity connections and wi-fi Managed service solution Installation Integration - with in situ shelters/RTPI Maintenance, cleaning and upkeep Project management Refurbishment of existing infrastructure LOT 2 - Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) is a means of providing electronic travel information to users of public transport in "real time" via a range of sources. Enabling better journey planning, minimising delay and improving communities access to information on public transport. Via this Framework Agreement Suppliers are to be able to offer a wide range of different displays suitable for Bus stops Bays Terminals Onboard vehicles Stations Vehicles Control rooms Smartphone apps Web applications Technologies to be available to include but not limited to RGB/LED and LCD. Each solution will be bespoke to the Customers needs, features to include voice announcement multi-languages, braille and text descriptions, boarding and exiting signals, maps, destination information, content information management. Associated services - may extend beyond the scope of the Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to; Bespoke options - offering complete design themes Branding Bus stop infrastructure Design and planning Electricity connections and wi-fi End user sup Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. For additional information please see original FTS notice and/or the Invitation to Tender document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2aa181d-5476-4267-af09-94c996472b61
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (TRADING AS KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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