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Provision of Automated Public Conveniences Extension

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of Automated Public Conveniences Extension" as of 21st May 2025. This procurement process, categorised under the works industry, involved the supply of two Automatic Public Conveniences known as Universal Superloos to be situated in key locations such as Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park. The procurement process was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, which began on 1st August 2025, is set to continue until 31st July 2026, with a total value of £64,000 and a gross amount of £76,800. The supplier selected for this project is JCDECAUX UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Brentford, United Kingdom. The award status is marked as active, signifying the project's ongoing progression.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in public infrastructure, particularly those adept at supplying and maintaining public conveniences. Companies with experience in leveraging direct procurement methods for niche solutions stand to gain from understanding this type of opportunity. SMEs with innovative sanitation solutions or those capable of enhancing user experience in public environments would find the competition landscape suitable given the tailored nature of this procurement method. Engaging in similar procurement projects can foster business growth by establishing a partnership with local councils and expanding service portfolios in public space enhancement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Automated Public Conveniences Extension

Notice Description

Waiver - Provision of Automated Public Conveniences Extension - This contract relates to the supply of 2 Automatic Public Conveniences , known as Universal Superloos [USL] under a rental contract with JCDecaux : * Bedford Park * Addison Howard Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215500 - Public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCDECAUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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