Award

Bus Stop Maintenance

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 11:54

Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of bus stop maintenance services, classified under repair and maintenance services (CPV code 50000000). The contract, valued between £500,000 and £600,000 exclusive of VAT, was initiated on 2 January 2025 and is set to run until 1 January 2030. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was given to Externiture Limited following a competitive tender process involving four bids. Key deadlines included the deadline for clarification questions on 17 October 2024 and the submission deadline on 4 November 2024. The contract is designated for the UKH14 region, which covers Suffolk.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance industry looking to expand their portfolio by providing essential services to a regional authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, given the positive outcome for SME bids in this tender, can benefit from such contracts. Companies specialising in public infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in managing and maintaining bus stops, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth by securing long-term-public sector work and establishing partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Bus Stop Maintenance

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council have awarded a contract tender for the provision of Bus Stop MaintenanceProcurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS500,000 - PS600,000 exclusive of VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council have awarded a contract for the provision of Bus Stop Maintenance.The deadline for clarification questions is 17 October 2024 @ 5.30pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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