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Blyth Town Council - Bus Shelter Improvement Initiative

Issued by Blyth Town Council · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
28 Sept 2026
Closes
18 Oct 2026, 22:59 UTC
Value
GBP 116,000
Reference
BTC/BUS/2026/1
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
goods

At a glance

Blyth Town Council in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in construction & infrastructure: “Blyth Town Council - Bus Shelter Improvement Initiative”. Submissions close on 18 October 2026, 13 days from today. The stated value is GBP 116,000. Quote reference BTC/BUS/2026/1 in any correspondence with the buyer. 9 documents are attached to this notice. There are 424 open construction & infrastructure notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

1.1 Blyth Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the replacement and installation of ten bus shelters at locations across Blyth, Northumberland.

The works form part of a Bus Shelter Improvement Scheme funded through the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), with the objective of improving the safety, accessibility, quality and amenity of bus waiting facilities for residents and visitors.

The contract will comprise the removal and appropriate disposal of existing bus shelters, preparation of sites as necessary, supply and installation of new bus shelters, associated seating and all ancillary works required to provide complete, safe and fully operational facilities.

Full details of the Specification and locations are included in the appendices.

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Bus shelters - 44212321 Location of contract NE24 2AS Value of contract £100,000 to £116,000 Procurement reference BTC/BUS/2026/1 Published date 28 September 2026 Closing date 18 October 2026 Closing time

11: 59pm

Contract start date 26 October 2026 Contract end date 28 February 2027 Contract type Supply contract Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description 1.1 Blyth Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the replacement and installation of ten bus shelters at locations across Blyth, Northumberland. The works form part of a Bus Shelter Improvement Scheme funded through the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), with the objective of improving the safety, accessibility, quality and amenity of bus waiting facilities for residents and visitors. The contract will comprise the removal and appropriate disposal of existing bus shelters, preparation of sites as necessary, supply and installation of new bus shelters, associated seating and all ancillary works required to provide complete, safe and fully operational facilities. Full details of the Specification and locations are included in the appendices. More information - Attachments -

- Invitation to tender.docx - Tender notice - Invitation to Tender -

- Appendix A - Specification and Scope of work.pdf - Technical specifications - Specification and Scope of Works -

- Appendix B - Site and Location Information.pdf - Technical specifications - Site and Location Information -

- Appendix C - Quality & Methodology.docx - Bid submission documents - Quality and Methodology -

- Appendix D - Health and Safety.docx - Bid submission documents - Health and Safety -

- Appendix E - Pricing Schedule.docx - Bid submission documents - Pricing Schedule -

- Appendix F - Evaluation of Quotations.pdf - Evaluation criteria - Evaluation Criteria - Links -

- https: //www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/procurement

- Tender notice - Blyth Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the replacement and installation of ten bus shelters at locations across Blyth, Northumberland.

The works form part of a Bus Shelter Improvement Scheme funded through the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), with the objective of improving the safety, accessibility, quality and amenity of bus waiting facilities for residents and visitors.

The contract will comprise the removal and appropriate disposal of existing bus shelters, preparation of sites as necessary, supply and installation of new bus shelters, associated seating and all ancillary works required to provide complete, safe and fully operational facilities.

Full details of the Specification and locations are included in the appendices. How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Malcolm Wilkinson Address Arms Evertyne House BLYTH NE242AS England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Website

Closing: 18 October 2026, 11:59pm

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