Scope
Reference
DN796253
Description
Herefordshire Council is launching a major initiative to improve the bus waiting experience for passengers across the county. As part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the programme seeks to upgrade bus stop infrastructure with the aim of making public transport more attractive and encouraging higher patronage.
The programme of works will be dynamic, with individual work packages being called off from the contract as needed. Works will include replacement, maintenance and refurbishment of its public transport infrastructure, predominantly bus shelters.
Total value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2027
- Possible extension to 22 January 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The optional 12 months extension if utilised, will be subject to grant funding awards, budget approvals, governance and the contractor's satisfactory performance.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
Contract locations
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Herefordshire Council has published this Invitation to Tender on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN796253.
To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity.
To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
All communication with Herefordshire Council regarding this tender must be carried out via the messaging system on the portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 40%
Quality 48%
Social Value 12%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Herefordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
United Kingdom
Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government