This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 11:15

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils," located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (UKJ45). The procurement, initiated in 2025, was conducted using an open and competitive flexible procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The main procurement category is services, focusing on repair and maintenance, transport, and construction-related activities. The contract was awarded to EXTERNITURE LIMITED and commenced on 1st June 2026, extending until 31st May 2029, with a potential to renew for an additional two years. The procurement involved a substantial contract value of approximately £916,973 for Lot A, covering bus stop information and furniture maintenance services, and had key deadlines such as the tender submission by 31st October 2025 and the award period ending on 9th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport equipment, repair, maintenance, and construction services to expand within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the competitive nature of the bids and the project's scale. The focus on services such as bus stop maintenance, infrastructure installation, and repair provides prospects for businesses with expertise in supporting transportation operations and public infrastructure. This opens avenues for growth as businesses can leverage their capabilities in servicing public authority needs, contributing to the local community's transport infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils

Notice Description

Contractor 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. * Lot A - 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 ofgraffiti/ 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 Information

Bus Stop Information and Furniture Maintenance

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/053248-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£916,973 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£916,973 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-07-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXTERNITURE

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