---
title: "USB Ports On All Firstbus Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06762b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# USB Ports On All Firstbus Buses

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06762b

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by Portsmouth City Council has reached the award stage with the contract for "USB Ports On All Firstbus Buses" completed. This project involves the installation of USB charging ports across the Firstbus fleet, enhancing bus services in the Portsmouth area within the UKJ31 region. The contract, valued at £84,202, has been awarded to FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LIMITED, and the contract period spans from 13 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and uses a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The legal basis aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in hardware installation services, particularly those with expertise in public transportation enhancements. It attracts businesses capable of delivering services within budget and time constraints, fostering growth in the local transport sector. Large-scale suppliers specialising in such installations like FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LIMITED, which has already secured this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, suggesting robust potential for business expansion in transport infrastructure upgrades. Firms that can demonstrate efficiency and innovation in service delivery may find fruitful prospects in similar projects overseen by local government authorities like Portsmouth City Council.

## Notice

The supply and installation of USB charging ports on all buses in the Firstbus fleet

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,202 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028378-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firstbus.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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