Tender

CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated a tender process under the title "CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils," focusing on the maintenance and installation of bus stop infrastructure to support the local bus network in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region UKJ45). This procurement is in the services category, also encompassing works, following a competitive flexible procedure. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 31st October 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 15th October 2025. The contract, valued up to £2 million over a potential 5-year period, comprises two lots—Lot A (Bus Stop Information and Furniture Maintenance) and Lot B (Civils Work), which businesses can bid on separately or together.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport equipment, construction, and repair services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they possess the agility and specific expertise required for the maintenance and installation services outlined. Businesses specialising in groundworks, installation of transport-related infrastructure, and those with experience in civil works and high compliance standards are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Participation also provides the potential for long-term collaboration with a major public authority, Kent County Council, enhancing business profiles and expanding their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils

Notice Description

Kent County Council is looking for contractors to provide maintenance, installation and repair services to it's existing bus stop infrastructure, in order to support the operation of Kent's local bus network. Contractors will also be required to install new bus stop infrastructure as the network continues to evolve. This contract will comprise of two lots, Contractors may bid for either or both Lots within their submission. * Lot A (Information and Furniture Management) Contractors are required to provide maintenance services for existing bus stop infrastructure parts (flags, timetable cases, clearway plates etc.) and the related notices, timetables and publicity contained within. Activities to include: -Posting of timetables and other notices in bus stop timetable cases. -Supply and installation of parts to dress existing and new / replacement bus stop poles . -Supply and deployment / collection of temporary bus stops. -Suspension of bus stops for a short-term period (e.g. during roadworks). -Cleaning of bus stop infrastructure / removal of graffiti/ Pruning of foliage. -Stop site visits / inspections. -Supply and installation of correx / perspex / metal caps . *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents. * Lot B (Civils) Contractors to provide services with respect to bus stop civils groundworks including the provision of new and maintenance of existing bus stop infrastructure. Activities to include : - Installation of new bus stop poles. - Replace / Reseat / Removal / Relocation of existing bus stop poles . - Delivery of hardstanding areas and kerbed works (raised / dropped kerbs). -Installation of bus stop and bus stand clearway line markings. - Supply and delivery only of bus stop poles / sockets. *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents. Estimated Contract Value : The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period is estimated to be a maximum value of PS2 Million, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. This is broken down as follows: * Initial Term (3 years, or 36 months) totalling PS321,550 for Lot A, and PS214,000 for Lot B. * Optional Extension Term (up to 2 years, or 24 months) totalling PS242,00 for Lot A, and PS161,000 for Lot B. However, to allow for any future increases in government or Kent County Council funding, any future inflation, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the Central Digital Platform as PS2 Million (excluding VAT), but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

Lot Information

Bus Stop Information and Furniture Maintenance

Contractors are required to provide maintenance services for existing bus stop infrastructure parts (flags, timetable cases, clearway plates etc.) and the related notices, timetables and publicity contained within. Activities to include: -Posting of timetables and other notices in bus stop timetable cases. -Supply and installation of parts to dress existing and new / replacement bus stop poles . -Supply and deployment / collection of temporary bus stops. -Suspension of bus stops for a short-term period (e.g. during roadworks). -Cleaning of bus stop infrastructure / removal of graffiti/ Pruning of foliage. -Stop site visits / inspections. -Supply and installation of correx / perspex / metal caps . *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either multiple single-year extensions, the full two (2) year period, or any other combination subject to the maximum service period not having been exceeded by any prior extension. Extensions will be dependant on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Civils Work

Contractors to provide services with respect to bus stop civils groundworks including the provision of new and maintenance of existing bus stop infrastructure. Activities to include : - Installation of new bus stop poles. - Replace / Reseat / Removal / Relocation of existing bus stop poles . - Delivery of hardstanding areas and kerbed works (raised / dropped kerbs). -Installation of bus stop and bus stand clearway line markings. - Supply and delivery only of bus stop poles / sockets. *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either multiple single-year extensions, the full two (2) year period, or any other combination subject to the maximum service period not having been exceeded by any prior extension. Extensions will be dependant on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043308-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-07-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matthew Head
Contact Email
matthew.head@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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

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