Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project
Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement ProjectEstimated Value
Up to £1,495,000
Deadline
28 October 2026
18 days remaining
Published
17 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Thanet District Council wishes to procure and appoint a suitable specialist supplier for the design, build and installation of new bus shelters for the Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer’s Requirements. The Scope of Works includes (but is not limited to) – to undertake site surveys and design new modular bus shelters (DDA compliant in nature and layout), manufacture, secure highway permits and associated permissions, install, make electrical connections (where necessary), reinstate footways and commission the new bus shelters across (approximately) 90 locations within the administrative boundary of Thanet District Council.
The Contract is anticipated to commence during January 2027 (start date to be agreed between parties on completion of contract formalities) for a duration of 20 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are available for suppliers to download via the Kent Business Portal ( www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk )and complete according to the instructions contained.
The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents.
Submission
Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 14/10/1016.
Additional details
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 28/10/2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Marga... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/N55Q57Z729
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Thanet District Council is looking for a specialist supplier to design, build and install about 90 new DDA‑compliant bus shelters across the district. The work includes surveys, design, manufacturing, obtaining highway permits, installation, electrical connections and commissioning, to start around January 2027 for roughly 20 weeks.
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Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement ProjectKey Dates
Published
17 September 2026
Submission deadline
28 October 2026
Notice type
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