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title: "Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25"
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# Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e47df6ae-06dc-4842-8c17-d232b5187777

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Somerset Council, aims to transform the disused Taunton Bus Station on Tower Street into a modern, accessible transport hub. The tender, titled "Taunton Bus Station - Bus Shelter - Reissue 03/10/25," falls under the industry category of bus shelters, classified by the CPV code 44212321. The procurement stage has reached completion with an award update dated 11 March 2026. The framework agreement call-off involved a mini competition via Kent Procurement Services focusing on bus shelters and associated services, with a contract period from 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement's value is noted at £198,715 GBP.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing bus shelters and real-time passenger information systems. Companies like Bus Shelters Ltd, awarded the contract, showcase the competitive advantage in leveraging expertise in such niche sectors. The tender is structured for selective procurement, potentially favouring established suppliers with an existing framework agreement. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this less accessible, firms adept in large-scale goods delivery can harness this project for significant business growth. The established partnerships and engagement within European and international territories further highlight the scope for expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

The aim of the Taunton Transport Hub is to redevelop the currently disused Bus Station situated on Tower Street, Taunton and turn it into a welcoming and inclusive transport hub, prioritizing accessibility and usability for all passengers travelling via bus, bicycles and E-scooters. This tender is for the provision bus shelters being installed as part of the wider project. Awarded following mini competition via Kent Procurement Services - Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Associated Services Framework (Y22030).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812de256-a744-4fda-894d-b3e46e7b1455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,715 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUS SHELTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212321 - Bus shelters

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812de256-a744-4fda-894d-b3e46e7b1455
- 11 Mar 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812de256-a744-4fda-894d-b3e46e7b1455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812de256-a744-4fda-894d-b3e46e7b1455
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder

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