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White Destination Boards on all Firstbus Buses

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Portsmouth City Council focuses on installing white destination boards on all First Bus Group buses, aiming to improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals and those with learning disabilities. This tender, categorised under the goods sector specifically for signage, culminated in an award on 1 April 2026. Portsmouth, located within the UKJ31 region of the United Kingdom, serves as a central point for this contract, with Portsmouth City Council acting as the buyer. The procurement followed a below-threshold method, and the project commenced on 13 March 2026, with an anticipated completion by 31 March 2027.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in signage and related goods, as it reflects the increasing demand for accessible public transport solutions. Companies with experience and capability in manufacturing or installing transport signage would find this tender particularly relevant and potentially lucrative. Large suppliers with a strong track record in delivering goods for public sector projects, such as First Bus Group Limited, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging their expertise in large-scale logistical operations within the transport industry. This initiative highlights a trend towards bolstering public access infrastructure, providing new avenues for relevant businesses to expand their market reach and enhance service offerings.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ab6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

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
1 Apr 20262 days 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

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 BUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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