--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of Passenger Shelters 2024-34" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-13" --- # Supply and Maintenance of Passenger Shelters 2024-34 Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13de09ed-fddf-4d24-8155-4baec0901bf4.json) ## Summary Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a contract for the "Supply and Maintenance of Passenger Shelters 2024-34." This contract, classified under urban furniture and bus shelter construction, is valued at £5.5 million. The tender was part of an open procedure and is a concession contract governed by the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The awarded supplier, Clear Channel UK Ltd, will install and maintain 49 passenger shelters across the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract begins on 1 December 2024 and spans ten years, with an optional extension of up to five years. The initial procurement process included a tender period that concluded on 12 September 2024. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in urban infrastructure and maintenance services. The awarded supplier gains exclusive rights to sell advertising on the shelter equipment, presenting a lucrative revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in such tenders in the future. Businesses with expertise in urban furniture installation, maintenance services, and advertising can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and secure substantial, long-term engagements. ## Notice Folkestone and Hythe District Council ("FHDC") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to install and maintain passenger shelters across the district in exchange for the supplier's exclusive right to sell advertising on their equipment - and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. FHDC requires a total of 49 shelters to be installed across the district and the supplier/concessionaire will provide repair, maintenance, and cleaning services - free of charge. The supplier/concessionaire will retain ownership of the equipment and exclusive rights to sell advertising on the equipment. The contract is anticipated to start 1 December 2024 and continue for a period of 10 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of a minimum of 3 years up to a maximum of 5 years). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN727972. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal. NB This is a concession contract tender governed by the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136378d0-1ee8-4cba-a1b8-eec2304327cb | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | FOLKESTONE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT20 2QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe | | Electoral ward | Folkestone Central | | Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLEAR CHANNEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34928400 - Urban furniture - 44212321 - Bus shelters - 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work - 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment - 79341000 - Advertising services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136378d0-1ee8-4cba-a1b8-eec2304327cb - 26 Jul 2024 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c45b8a-17c6-4830-8a2b-8ec4f3fce2c5 - 24 Jul 2024 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2ef177-18cc-4d33-a395-224c1a5898a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136378d0-1ee8-4cba-a1b8-eec2304327cb 13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c45b8a-17c6-4830-8a2b-8ec4f3fce2c5 26th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2ef177-18cc-4d33-a395-224c1a5898a1 24th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fc28e14c-8f49-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Express Interest - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2024 FTS PIN notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022955-2024 FTS Concession Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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