--- title: "Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Y22030" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (TRADING AS KCS)" published: "2022-11-03" --- # Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Y22030 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (TRADING AS KCS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed8fe42c-6d3c-4939-b06a-66b7fb23618f.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council (KCS) is inviting tenders for the Supply of Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI), and Associated Services under a Framework Agreement. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on December 19, 2022. The contract period is set to start on February 27, 2023, and run until January 31, 2027. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services with a contract value of £50,000,000. The tender is designed to benefit SMEs and VCSEs and is open to businesses in the United Kingdom. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the public transport infrastructure and technology sectors to participate in providing bus shelters, RTPI systems, and associated services to Kent County Council and wider UK areas. Companies offering bespoke design themes, branding, sustainable solutions, and technology integration are well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement aims to enhance public transport accessibility, journey planning, and passenger experience through innovative solutions. Interested parties can access the tender documents via the Kent Business Portal to participate in this lucrative procurement process. ## Notice KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Professional Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for Bus Shelters, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services. This is a national Framework Agreement and will provide coverage to local and wider areas of the UK via access to a range of various competent Suppliers. Depending upon the number and nature of offers received for the Framework Agreement, it is envisaged that a number of Suppliers will be included in the Framework Agreement to provide national geographical coverage and Customer choice. The Framework Agreement will be split into two (2) LOTs; LOT 1 - Bus Shelters and Associated Services This LOT is for the supply of bus shelters, canopies and walkways Bus Shelters Bus stations Canopies and walkways Trolley and cycle shelters Made from but not limited to the following materials: Aluminum Bamboo Eco-friendly Fabric Glazed Hardwood (FSC(r) Forest Stewardship Council Certified) Polycarbonate Stainless steel Timber Toughened glass 100% recycled plastic Associated services - may extend beyond the scope of the Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to; Branding Bus stop infrastructure Design and planning Sustainable products i.e. green roof/sedum options Electricity connections and wi-fi Managed service solution Installation Integration - with in situ shelters/RTPI Maintenance, cleaning and upkeep Project management Refurbishment of existing infrastructure LOT 2 - Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) and Associated Services Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) is a means of providing electronic travel information to users of public transport in "real time" via a range of sources. Enabling better journey planning, minimising delay and improving communities access to information on public transport. Via this Framework Agreement Suppliers are to be able to offer a wide range of different displays suitable for Bus stops Bays Terminals Onboard vehicles Stations Vehicles Control rooms Smartphone apps Web applications Technologies to be available to include but not limited to RGB/LED and LCD. Each solution will be bespoke to the Customers needs, features to include voice announcement multi-languages, braille and text descriptions, boarding and exiting signals, maps, destination information, content information management. Associated services - may extend beyond the scope of the Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to; Bespoke options - offering complete design themes Branding Bus stop infrastructure Design and planning Electricity connections and wi-fi End user sup Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. For additional information please see original FTS notice and/or the Invitation to Tender document ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2aa181d-5476-4267-af09-94c996472b61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (TRADING AS KCS) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44212321 - Bus shelters ## Release History - 3 Nov 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2aa181d-5476-4267-af09-94c996472b61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2aa181d-5476-4267-af09-94c996472b61 3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.commercialservices.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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