---
title: "White Destination Boards on all Firstbus Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ab6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# White Destination Boards on all Firstbus Buses

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ab6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Portsmouth City Council focuses on installing white destination boards on all First Bus Group buses, aiming to improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals and those with learning disabilities. This tender, categorised under the goods sector specifically for signage, culminated in an award on 1 April 2026. Portsmouth, located within the UKJ31 region of the United Kingdom, serves as a central point for this contract, with Portsmouth City Council acting as the buyer. The procurement followed a below-threshold method, and the project commenced on 13 March 2026, with an anticipated completion by 31 March 2027.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in signage and related goods, as it reflects the increasing demand for accessible public transport solutions. Companies with experience and capability in manufacturing or installing transport signage would find this tender particularly relevant and potentially lucrative. Large suppliers with a strong track record in delivering goods for public sector projects, such as First Bus Group Limited, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging their expertise in large-scale logistical operations within the transport industry. This initiative highlights a trend towards bolstering public access infrastructure, providing new avenues for relevant businesses to expand their market reach and enhance service offerings.

## Notice

The supply and installation of white destination boards on the front, side (where applicable) and rear of all buses to aid the visually impaired and those with learning disabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 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 | £61,370 |

## 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 BUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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