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White Destination Boards on all Firstbus Buses

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has concluded the procurement process for the supply and installation of white destination boards on all Firstbus buses, aimed at improving accessibility for the visually impaired. The contract has been awarded in the works category, with a focus on the installation of traffic monitoring equipment. The procurement process reached completion with the signing of the contract on 13 March 2026, and it is scheduled to end on 31 March 2027. This project falls under the sub-central government authority in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKJ31. The procurement was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method, and the overall gross value of the contract amounts to £61,370.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers with expertise in traffic equipment installation. Companies in the transportation or accessibility improvement sectors would find this contract suitable to leverage their technical capabilities and expand their market presence. The involvement in such public projects enhances businesses' portfolios by aligning with local government initiatives aimed at aiding those with disabilities. As demonstrated by the success of FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LIMITED, businesses offering specialised solutions in enhancing public transport infrastructure stand a favourable chance to compete and thrive in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

White Destination Boards on all Firstbus Buses

Notice Description

The supply and installation of white destination boards on the front, side (where applicable) and rear of all buses to aid the visually impaired and those with learning disabilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028365-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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