Planning

Highway Advertising and Street Furniture

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Highway Advertising and Street Furniture" project. This initiative seeks to establish a long-term contract for the supply and maintenance of bus shelters and associated street furniture, including advertising units. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and last until 31st December 2036, with possible extension until 2038. Key industry categories for this tender include installation of street furniture and advertising services, located in the UKG23 region. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with expressions of interest due by 30th May 2025, and a meeting planned for the third week of June 2025. Future notices regarding this opportunity will be announced by 8th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in street furniture installation and advertising services. Companies with experience in managing and maintaining outdoor structures, particularly in public spaces, would find this contract beneficial for growth. Furthermore, since the hardware ownership, including advertisement units, will transfer to the successful contractor, firms capable of leveraging such assets for further commercial gain could be particularly well-suited. Participation in the market engagement exercises prior to the bidding phase will allow interested parties to effectively prepare and align their proposals to meet the council's expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highway Advertising and Street Furniture

Notice Description

The Authority currently has an agreement in place for the provision and maintenance of bus shelters and associated street furniture, including advertising units. This existing contract is due to expire in December 2025. In preparation for this, the Authority is initiating a new procurement process to establish a long-term contract, potentially lasting ten years or more. Under the new arrangement, up to 350 bus shelters may be supplied, along with a limited number of free-standing advertising units. The scope of the contract will also include the ongoing maintenance of these assets to ensure they remain in good condition throughout the term. It is anticipated that all hardware, including shelters and advertisement units, will remain the property of the successful contractor for the duration of the contract.

Planning Information

To express your interest in participating in this market engagement exercise, please email publictransport@stoke.gov.uk by 30th May 2025. A market engagement questionnaire will be issued during the first week of June 2025. The project team will provide guidance on whether the questions should be presented in a conversational format or as part of a presentation during a face-to-face meeting, scheduled for the third week of June 2025 (week commencing 16th June 2025). The exact date and time will be confirmed. This meeting is to be held in Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke on Trent, ST4 1HP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021460-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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