Award

LDC & EBBC - Bus Shelter Provision, Advertising & Maintenance

EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process overseen by Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council focuses on the provision, advertising, and maintenance of bus shelters within their jurisdiction. This initiative falls under the services industry category and targets public transport infrastructure in high-traffic areas of Eastbourne and Lewes, both located in the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure method, classified under the "concession" special regime and was completed as of 10th February 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £18,000,000, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2036, with options for renewal up to an additional 10 years. Key features of the contract include enhancements through digitisation and added value services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in public infrastructure and advertising sectors. With a primary focus on innovative and high-quality bus shelters alongside commercial advertising avenues, this contract can stimulate revenue and foster community growth for companies like Trueform Engineering Ltd, which specialises in such services. Small and medium enterprises interested in infrastructure improvement and digital advertising solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial, as it highlights a commitment to quality and cost efficiency (40% and 60% respectively), providing a balanced opportunity for diverse businesses to contribute to and benefit from public sector enhancements.

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Notice Title

LDC & EBBC - Bus Shelter Provision, Advertising & Maintenance

Notice Description

Bus shelters within the Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils (LEC) portfolio provide comfort and protection from the elements to waiting passengers and a means of providing public transport information, as well as a medium for providing viable and profitable commercial advertising in high footfall and vehicle traffic areas. The Councils are seeking to engage an experienced Contractor to work with the Councils to install and maintain a portfolio of bus shelters and raise revenue from the sale of advertising from units positioned on or within the bus shelters. The primary focus of the contract is the provision of high-quality bus shelters and associated advertising revenue, with special consideration for innovation and added value through digitisation or other means such as the introduction of FSU's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions periods up to a total of 10 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011888-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING

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