Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Civic Centre
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
Contact
Ms Mhairi Richards
mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1303853401
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ44 - East Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=cd107cde-fe27-ef11-812c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply and Maintenance of Passenger Shelters 2024-34
Reference number
DN727972
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
We will be seeking a single provider for the concession contract with services to include responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and cleaning of passenger (bus) shelters. The appointed provider will retain ownership of the equipment and have exclusive rights to sell advertising space/airtime to be displayed on the equipment (with some restrictions).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ44 - East Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Folkestone and Hythe District Council will be publishing a Concession Notice in July 2024 for a concession contract to supply, install and maintain 48 passenger (bus) shelters across the district.
Your expressions of interest and comments are invited by midday on 28 June 2024.
We will be seeking a single provider for the concession contract with services to include responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and cleaning. The appointed provider will retain ownership of the equipment and have exclusive rights to sell advertising space/airtime to be displayed on the equipment (with some restrictions).
The concession contract term is likely to be 10 years plus 3-5 years. The concession contract will commence in December 2024. The anticipated total value of the concession contract is anticipated to be in excess of £5,500,000 GBP for the maximum 15 years – however, we do not currently have sufficient information to make a proper estimate of the contract value.
We are keen to understand your views on the following:
1. The proposed concession contract term;
2. The advertising exclusions/restrictions in the draft specification;
3. The estimated value of a concession contract of this size over a 10-year term (or annually);
4. whether the proposed concession contract is of a scale that could support a financial return or form of profit share to the council;
and 5. the early draft terms of contract.
Please follow the link given above to view the draft documents on proContract and submit your comments.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The concession contract term is likely to be 10 years plus 3-5 years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes