Tender

Provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of new bus shelters across Slough Borough

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of new bus shelters across Slough Borough." This initiative falls under the "works" industry category, and includes services for construction, advertising, and maintenance. The project will encompass 176 bus shelters and 3 billboards, with the inclusion of digital advertising screens. The submission deadline for interested parties is 13th July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and run until 31st October 2037, with an optional extension of four years. The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, inviting businesses to submit electronic bids via a designated platform.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, advertising management, and maintenance services, particularly those proficient in digital advertising solutions. Companies with capabilities in delivering integrated services that cover supply, installation, maintenance, and advertising can find this a lucrative prospect, especially those experienced in managing public infrastructure projects. With revenue-generating features for the council, such as fixed annual payments and revenue shares, it is a promising opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio and increase their market presence in the Berkshire region.

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Notice Title

Provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of new bus shelters across Slough Borough

Notice Description

This project involves the delivery of a fully managed bus shelter and billboard advertising service across Slough, a rapidly growing and densely populated town in Berkshire. The contract, awarded by Slough Borough Council, will run for 11 years with an optional 4-year extension. The Contractor will be responsible for the supply, installation, maintenance, cleaning, and advertising of 176 bus shelters and 3 billboards, including the introduction of digital advertising screens. All associated costs, such as planning permissions, electricity, and business rates; will be covered by the Contractor. The project also includes lifecycle management of assets and the generation of revenue for the Council through fixed annual payments, revenue share, and provision of digital advertising space for public messaging. The Council will receive fixed annual income from advertising (PS250,000 from bus shelters and PS7,500 from billboards, index-linked), a share of advertising revenue (3% net), and 10% of digital screen time for Council messaging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044007-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03410000 - Wood

37482000 - Sports information billboards

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44212321 - Bus shelters

45000000 - Construction work

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

98900000 - Services provided by extra-territorial organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

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