This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 15:38

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, maintenance, and replacement of bus shelters within East Lothian. The procurement process, employing an open procedure, reached the award stage as of 24th April 2026, with contracts signed on 30th March 2026. The project encompasses two active contracts—supply, delivery, and installation, and maintenance and repair of bus shelter infrastructure, each valued at £400,000. The procurement relates to goods under the industry category of bus shelters, targeting enhancements across East Lothian with delivery locations throughout the region UKM73.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance services, especially those with a strong focus on sustainability and quality. Companies with robust quality management systems, health and safety procedures, and environmental compliance are well-positioned to succeed in the tender. The emphasis on detailed award criteria, including ethics, materials, workmanship, quality, and price, allows businesses focused on high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing to leverage this opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with regional authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with previous project experience related to public transport infrastructure, stand to benefit greatly in expanding their portfolio and engagement within the local community.

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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/037701-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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)


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
15/01/28

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Commutaports Limited

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