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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
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. 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. 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-Margate:-Transport-equipment-and-auxiliary-products-to-transportation./N55Q57Z729 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/N55Q57Z729

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 2pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 088018-2026

About the buyer

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Awards

11

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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.