Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-63af-7229-9b79-b1f7753b596b/thanet-bus-shelter-replacement-project Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project [Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-bus-shelter-replacement-project) Estimated value £1,495,000 Published 17 Sept 2026 Deadline 10 days left 28 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 ( [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://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: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](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: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/N55Q57Z729](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/N55Q57Z729) Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Bus-stop posts Bus-stop shelter construction work Construction work for highways, roads Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0773fe-2026-09-17T09:17:30+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0773fe-2026-09-17T09:17:30+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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