---
title: "Bus Shelter Replacement - Highlands (Works)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812392"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Bus Shelter Replacement - Highlands (Works)

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812392

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## Summary

The Highland Council has recently completed a procurement process for the replacement of up to 35 bus shelters across the Highland region, with the project titled "Bus Shelter Replacement - Highlands (Works)." This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically within the works sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The contract, valued at £171,000, was awarded to Trueform on 6th October 2025. The main goal of this tender was to enhance public transportation infrastructure, and the procurement process is currently in the award and contract stage. The Highland Council, located in Inverness, serves as the contracting authority for this initiative.

This tender creates notable opportunities for businesses involved in public infrastructure projects, particularly those specialising in construction, renovation, and public works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Trueform, have successfully participated and secured the contract, demonstrating that similar businesses could greatly benefit from such opportunities. Companies equipped with expertise in managing and executing municipal projects, especially within the transportation sector, would find this procurement to align well with their capabilities. Moreover, the procurement method and category imply potential for recurring opportunities in related maintenance or supplementary infrastructure work across the region, promoting business growth for reliable providers.

## Notice

Replacement of up to 35 bus shelters

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Up to 35 replacement bus shelters across highland region

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540929 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212321 - Bus shelters
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540929

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540929
  Bus Shelter Replacement - Highlands (Works) - Replacement of up to 35 bus shelters

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812392
- https://trueform.com/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement
- https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk

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