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SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2024 at 15:44

Tender

22 Jan 2024 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of QR codes at marked bus stops within Kent under the title "SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes". The contract falls under the goods category and involves supplying and installing plates with unique QR codes at each bus stop. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a total contract value of £257,345.12. Externiture Ltd is awarded the contract, and the deadline for submission was on 2024-05-03.

This tender from Kent County Council offers opportunities for businesses involved in signage and installation services to compete and potentially expand their operations. Companies specializing in passenger information systems, infrastructure management, and road sign installation would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The active status of the contract indicates that there is an ongoing opportunity for businesses to engage with the council in providing innovative solutions to enhance the passenger experience within the Kent transportation network.

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Notice Title

SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes

Notice Description

This contract forms part of a strategy to improve the availability of passenger information and enhance passenger experience on the public transportation network. The successful contractor will therefore be required to supply and install a plate with a unique QR code at each individual marked bus stop within Kent. These codes will link to a unique page on the interactive map providing relevant bus stop information. This is a new activity for the authority, but strongly links to the existing Bus Stop Information & Infrastructure Management Contract (BSIIM) and ongoing maintenance of the plates is accounted for in the contract itself.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract forms part of a strategy to improve the availability of passenger information and enhance passenger experience on the public transportation network. The successful contractor will therefore be required to supply and install a plate with a unique QR code at each individual marked bus stop within Kent. These codes will link to a unique page on the interactive map providing relevant bus stop information. This is a new activity for the authority, but strongly links to the existing Bus Stop Information & Infrastructure Management Contract (BSIIM) and ongoing maintenance of the plates is accounted for in the contract itself.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042f04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018669-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£257,345 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXTERNITURE

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