Tender

Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Replacement of Bus Shelters

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Replacement of Bus Shelters." This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically bus shelters, identified by CPV code 44212321. The procurement is taking place in East Lothian, United Kingdom, and is at the tender stage as of 20 January 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic bids by 23 February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The process follows an open procedure and is aligned with legal requirements as per Directive 2014/24/EU. The total budget for this tender is £800,000, and it will cover both the supply, installation, and maintenance of bus shelters throughout the region.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the installation and maintenance of transport infrastructure. Companies with a strong track record in constructing or maintaining public amenities like bus shelters are well-positioned to compete. The tender includes significant considerations for aspects such as ethics, sustainability, and safety, highlighting the importance of quality work and environmental management. Furthermore, the contract encompasses community benefits initiatives, making it a rewarding option for businesses willing to engage with local employment and supply chain development programs. East Lothian Council values suppliers meeting the standard quality certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001, therefore experienced businesses with these accreditations could find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Replacement of Bus Shelters

Notice Description

Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Repair of Bus Shelters within East Lothian.

Lot Information

Bus Shelter Supply, Delivery and Installation

East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier/suppliers for the supply, delivery and installation of new bus shelters to support enhanced bus services throughout the county. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by East Lothian Council for a further 2 periods of 1 year.

Maintenance and Repair of Bus Shelter infrastructure

East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier/suppliers to efficiently maintain existing bus shelters and repair where necessary on a like-for-like basis throughout the county. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by East Lothian Council for 2 further periods of 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06097b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004625-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
15/01/28

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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