Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project
Thanet District Council · Local authority
In brief
Thanet District Council is looking for suppliers for construction and highways work (South East).
The estimated value is £1,495,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 months, starting 4 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 2pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 2pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026
- Bids by
- 2pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
- Send clarification questions before 2pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 088018-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
27Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Apex Contractors Limited1 contract
- Exmouth Marine Limited1 contract
- Interfix Washrooms Limited1 contract
- Ovenden Allworks Limited1 contract
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From notice 088018-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.