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Temporary Bus Shelter Solution

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a "Temporary Bus Shelter Solution" project, involving the fabrication and installation of three temporary bus shelters using modified shipping containers. The procurement falls under the goods category and belongs to the industry classification for bus shelters. The project was directed by a public authority sub-central government entity, with the delivery locations planned across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, and others. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, and has already progressed through the completion stage. Significant dates include the signing of the contract on 10th February 2025, and its corresponding active period running from 12th February 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The award of this contract to Quality Component Engineering Ltd represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms capable of producing custom-engineered solutions, particularly those experienced with modular construction and innovative designs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the modification and installation of shipping containers for non-traditional uses, like temporary shelters, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish their capability to deliver customized structures, potentially opening doors for further public sector projects in the dynamic field of infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Temporary Bus Shelter Solution

Notice Description

3 no. temporary bus shelters to be fabricated from shipping containers. Specification to include: - 20ft shipping containers - Section of front panel removed, leaving 1.1m at the bottom - Guardrail to be added to top of remaining front panel - 2 no. side panels to be removed and access ramps added - Guardrails to be added to either side of both ramps - Two window holes to be cut out of back panel and Perspex screens added - Inside bench seating to be secured to back panel - Solar powered lighting to be added and encased in caging - Anti-climb roller solution to be added to front section and both side sections of the roof Delivery to Royal Parade and installation (including to add any necessary packing to accommodate level differences on site and facilitate roof drainage). Order of delivery to specified locations to be agreed upon contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITY COMPONENT ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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