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title: "TMBC Bus Shelter Contract - Supplier Engagement"
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# TMBC Bus Shelter Contract - Supplier Engagement

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea9a4c20-b6a3-4bef-b703-b9405ca7f1a1

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## Summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is seeking engagement from potential suppliers for its upcoming Bus Shelter Contract within the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Bus Shelters" (CPV code 44212321) and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are invited to participate in a supplier engagement process to explore the best options for delivering this contract. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 9th August 2024 at 12:00pm, submitted through the Kent Business Portal. The engagement process aims to gauge market interest and gather information before the contract with the current supplier ends in September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to establish or expand their business within the public sector. Participation in this engagement process can provide valuable insights into the project requirements and potential business strategies for successful contract delivery. Businesses with expertise in the design, maintenance, and installation of bus shelters would be well-suited to compete. This early engagement provides a chance to influence the procurement approach and demonstrate capabilities to a key local authority buyer in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the provision of Bus Shelters throughout the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. The Council's contract with its current supplier ends in September 2025. This contract covers bus shelters throughout the Borough. Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 9th August 2024 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0468042e-dc33-4eab-82f0-8e49f540a3c3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212321 - Bus shelters

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0468042e-dc33-4eab-82f0-8e49f540a3c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0468042e-dc33-4eab-82f0-8e49f540a3c3
  23rd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tmbc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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