Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d24-1de6-729d-b1c0-d71721f83380/s30074-floating-bus-stops-research-testing-and-trials awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # S30074 Floating Bus Stops - Research, Testing and Trials [National Highways Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited) Estimated value £400,000 Published 8 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Active Travel England (ATE), in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), proposes a comprehensive study to evaluate the appropriateness of various bus stop treatments - examining if, when, and where each type is most suitable and indeed, if they are not suitable. A key objective is to explore if, whether and how Floating Bus Stops (FBS) can be better designed to balance and accommodate the requirements of all user groups. This research will encompass a wide range of Floating Bus Stop configurations, including but not limited to Bus Stop Bypasses (BSBs), Shared Use Bus Boarders (SUBBs), Backless bus stop bypasses and shared use bus stops. It will also investigate critical design variables that influence safety, accessibility, and user experience. As part of this study, in addition to in-depth data analysis, it is essential to undertake extensive engagement and consultation with stakeholders. This will help ensure that the resulting guidance is evidence-based, well-informed, and broadly supported. The aim is to support designers and stakeholders with clear and practical advice on how to approach design of bus stops and cycle infrastructure, addressing accessibility challenges and working to mitigate or eliminate barriers. Ultimately, the study seeks to promote clarity and consistency in bus stop design across the country. ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ea00d46a-ede7-4cd0-ae44-8552a8fc36b1) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Highways Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage · Natural England · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4787-7110-ab3a-3a405c46164b/nature-recovery-and-intangible-cultural-heritage) [Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4947-728c-ad83-59c066944fda/local-government-data-sharing-playbook-multi-agency-sharing-in-childrens-socia) [Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Sector · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6446-722b-9ec6-44e39018b2f6/specialist-adviceadvisor-service-for-gloucestershires-advanced-engineering-and) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b)