Scope
Reference
WNC 00000512
Description
West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite tenders for a concession contract for bus shelter advertising, from which the maintenance of bus shelters is to be funded, with the aim of the Authority also receiving an income. The contract will provide for the operator to provide and install new shelters.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2035
- Possible extension to 31 August 2040
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34928000 - Road furniture
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 January 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) conducted two soft market engagement exercises during July 2023 and December 2023.
No further market engagement events are scheduled for this Tender.
The Tender Notice (UK4) is expected to be published during April 2025.
Following publication of the Tender Notice (UK4) the Tender documents and guidance for the project - ref: WNC 00000512 will be located within the 'Tenders/Current' section of the WNC In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Tenders/Current
The Tender process will be following the Competitive Flexible procedure under the PA 2023 regulations.
Previous notices for the market engagement events were published on Contracts Finder, see below information for each event:
Event 1 -
Notice Title: Soft Market Engagement - WNC Bus Shelter Advertising & Maintenance
Notice Publication Date: 04 July 2023
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcfeb0e-cfba-420a-af09-3ba1fca3b993
Overview: the event sought input from the market as to what the appetite was for undertaking the services and allowed an opportunity to discuss options for the delivery of any future provision. It sought input on the contract length, options to improve infrastructure and the service.
Event 2 -
Notice Title Soft Market Engagement - Bus Shelter Advertising and Maintenance Concession Contract
Notice Publication Date: 13 November 2023
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0982467f-be9e-4fcd-bc4a-8495c33f35f6
Overview: WNC presented its proposals for the contract via an online meeting to seek information and market research.
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 April 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Contact name: Claire Baker
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government