Passenger Information Displays Stanley Bus Station

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:05

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11 Jun 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central public authority located in Durham, UK, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Passenger Information Displays Stanley Bus Station." The tender involved supplying, installing, and maintaining passenger information displays at Stanley Bus Station. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to passenger information systems, and was conducted through a direct award process for compatibility reasons. The award for this procurement was made on 27th May 2026 with the contracting period commencing on 25th June 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2031.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of passenger information systems. The direct award process, intended to ensure compatibility of the displays with existing systems, creates an advantageous landscape for businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like JOURNEO PLC, the successful supplier, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects, highlighting the importance of specialisation and nimbleness in securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Passenger Information Displays Stanley Bus Station

Notice Description

Supply, install and maintain passenger information displays at Stanley Bus Station

Procurement Information

The PIDS are fitted in two DCC bus stations in the County This ensures compatibility with screen functionality and software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48813000 - Passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,821 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOURNEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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