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title: "CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566ae"
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# CN240165 - Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566ae

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Bus Stop Maintenance and Civils," located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (UKJ45). The procurement, initiated in 2025, was conducted using an open and competitive flexible procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The main procurement category is services, focusing on repair and maintenance, transport, and construction-related activities. The contract was awarded to EXTERNITURE LIMITED and commenced on 1st June 2026, extending until 31st May 2029, with a potential to renew for an additional two years. The procurement involved a substantial contract value of approximately £916,973 for Lot A, covering bus stop information and furniture maintenance services, and had key deadlines such as the tender submission by 31st October 2025 and the award period ending on 9th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport equipment, repair, maintenance, and construction services to expand within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the competitive nature of the bids and the project's scale. The focus on services such as bus stop maintenance, infrastructure installation, and repair provides prospects for businesses with expertise in supporting transportation operations and public infrastructure. This opens avenues for growth as businesses can leverage their capabilities in servicing public authority needs, contributing to the local community's transport infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

Contractor to provide maintenance, installation and repair services to it's existing bus stop infrastructure, in order to support the operation of Kent's local bus network. * Lot A - Bus Stop Information and Furniture Maintenance Contractors are required to provide maintenance services for existing bus stop infrastructure parts (flags, timetable cases, clearway plates etc.) and the related notices, timetables and publicity contained within. Activities to include: - Posting of timetables and other notices in bus stop timetable cases. -Supply and installation of parts to dress existing and new / replacement bus stop poles . -Supply and deployment / collection of temporary bus stops. -Suspension of bus stops for a short-term period (e.g. during roadworks).-Cleaning of bus stop infrastructure / removal ofgraffiti/ Pruning of foliage. -Stop site visits / inspections. -Supply and installation of correx / perspex / metal caps . *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents.

### Lot Information

Bus Stop Information and Furniture Maintenance

Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either multiple single-year extensions, the full two (2) year period, or any other combination subject to the maximum service period not having been exceeded by any prior extension. Extensions will be dependant on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Civils Work

Contractors to provide services with respect to bus stop civils groundworks including the provision of new and maintenance of existing bus stop infrastructure. Activities to include : - Installation of new bus stop poles. - Replace / Reseat / Removal / Relocation of existing bus stop poles . - Delivery of hardstanding areas and kerbed works (raised / dropped kerbs). -Installation of bus stop and bus stand clearway line markings. - Supply and delivery only of bus stop poles / sockets. *This list is not exhaustive. Further information regarding the Scope can be found within the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either multiple single-year extensions, the full two (2) year period, or any other combination subject to the maximum service period not having been exceeded by any prior extension. Extensions will be dependant on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053248-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2028-07-28 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £916,973 |
| Contracts value | £916,973 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXTERNITURE |

## 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
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053248-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039830-2026
- 28 Jul 2025 at 08:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043308-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053248-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039830-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043308-2025
  28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.externiture.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1Search:CN240165-BusStopMaintenanceandCivils
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/CN240165-BusStopMaintenanceandCivils
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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