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24 Jul 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has released a Prior Information Notice for a planned procurement concerning bus shelter advertising. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, focuses on advertising management services within the public service industry category. This contracting opportunity is set to take place in the West Lothian region, specifically for bus shelters across the area. Key dates include the future notice expected in October 2026. The procurement aims to engage outdoor advertising suppliers in a dialogue to shape the upcoming tender, valued at £10,000, with potential bidders expected to partake once the tender is published.

This opportunity is tailor-made for businesses skilled in advertising management services, particularly those with expertise in outdoor and bus shelter advertising. Companies with capabilities in installation, maintenance, and repair of advertising infrastructure would find this tender highly beneficial as it encompasses operations across all bus shelters within the West Lothian Council’s jurisdiction. Engaging with West Lothian Council through this process could allow businesses to establish a partnership in managing advertising displays, thus creating significant business growth opportunities within the regional public service sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

West Lothian Council Bus Shelter Advertising

Notice Description

West Lothian Council is looking to engage with outdoor advertising suppliers to inform the direction and content of a future tender for an advertising partner, which will include: - Bus shelter advertising - Bus shelter provision and maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council is looking to engage with interested parties to obtain their views on the potential content and structure of the future advertising partnership. This will include bus shelter advertising alongside provision and maintenance of said shelters at locations throughout West Lothian within the West Lothian Council estate. West Lothian Council would like to engage with interested parties regarding the installation, maintenance and management of all bus shelter advertising across Council assets. In addition to manage the cleaning, installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of those shelters. Additional information: It is intended to hold a Supplier Engagement Event via MS Teams. The date and time are to be agreed. An invitation will be issued via email. Please email propertymanagement@westlothian.gov.uk to advise if you wish to attend, with WLC Bus Shelter Advertising as the subject.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070494-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

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


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

44212321 - Bus shelters

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN 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
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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