This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 13:55

Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, a public authority operating under sub-central government, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Liverpool City Region. The tender titled "Stops and Shelters: Supply, Maintenance and Advertising" aims to secure a single strategic supplier to deliver an integrated solution for bus stop and shelter services, including design, supply, installation, maintenance, refurbishment, and advertising. With a contract spanning from 17 January 2028 to 16 January 2038, the project is valued at £255 million with a possible extension to 2043. Located in Liverpool, the industry categories involved include transport equipment, auxiliary transport products, bus shelters, and advertising and marketing services. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure and involves significant milestones like preliminary market engagement until 21 August 2026 and future notices expected by 1 November 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation infrastructure, maintenance, and advertising services. Firms with expertise in integrated infrastructure solutions, particularly those specialising in transport equipment, bus shelters, and marketing services, will find this tender appealing. The anticipated investment of £255 million provides a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term contract, fostering business growth and market presence in the thriving Liverpool City Region. Companies capable of innovative service delivery and meeting competitive procedural requirements will be well-placed to leverage this opportunity to contribute to the region's bus franchising programme.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stops and Shelters: Supply, Maintenance and Advertising

Notice Description

Merseytravel intends to procure a contract for a single strategic supplier to provide a fully integrated solution for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, refurbishment and advertising services of the Liverpool City Region's bus stop and shelter estate. The requirement will support the region's bus franchising programme.

Planning Information

This PME is formed of three parts: 1. Expression of Interest Form - Submission Deadline: 21st August 2026, 17:00 2. Request for Information - Submission Deadline: 21st August 2026, 17:00 3. Supplier 1-1's (via Microsoft Teams) - These will take place between: 5th August - 14th August 2026 - Deadline to request 1-1: 7th August 2026, 17:00 Further instructions are provided in the Chest tendering portal. To access this, please log in or register here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Once you have accessed the project in the Chest, please review the document attached titled "PME - Supplier Information Pack". This document contains the following: 1. Full PME instructions 2. Link to EOI form 3. RFI questions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071790-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care 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

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44212321 - Bus shelters

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2028 - 16 Jan 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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