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Bus Shelter Upgrades

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the “Bus Shelter Upgrades” project, aimed at replacing Perspex Panels with Metal Mesh Panels on bus shelters throughout Bedford Borough. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically related to the installation of street furniture, and is being conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit electronic bids by 17th August 2026, with an enquiry deadline of 10th August 2026. The project's contract period is scheduled from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering a total contract value of £240,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in public infrastructure and street furniture installation to expand their portfolio and showcase their expertise in enhancing public transportation amenities. Companies with experience in delivering quality urban installations and those able to provide innovative solutions within budgetary constraints will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could lead to further business growth through enhanced visibility and strengthened relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Shelter Upgrades

Notice Description

This procurement aims to contract with a supplier to replace Perspex Panels on Bus Shelters within Bedford Borough with Metal Mesh Panels. The upgrades will improve the appearance of the shelters and provide a protective space for the passengers to wait for the busses to arrive

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070746-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH 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
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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