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We advertise opportunities over £25,000 here.
Installation of new bus shelters in the Swale area
The closing date for this opportunity is 7 September, 2026 at 2pm.
We're inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for the supply and installation of new bus shelters in the Swale area.
The contract will involve the replacement of around 3 existing bus shelters with new “anti-vandal” style Cantilever shelters, galvanised with powder coating finish (colour to be confirmed). The roof should be curved 3mm polycarbonate, and glazing should be 3mm steel mesh upper half and 3mm steel sheeting for the lower half. Integrated perch seating should be included as standard, and fixings will be underground. The price for supply and installation should include removal and disposal of existing shelters and any required traffic management.
Prices are requested for a 2 panel and 3 panel shelter option as this may vary from site to site, and as all shelters are located within the public highway operatives will need to hold the relevant Streetworks Accreditation. Additional minor works to existing shelters may also be included in the schedule of works, and prices will be requested for these as required.
The contract will start on 21 October 2026, and end on 6 January 2027. We may extend the opportunity for a further 3 months. The bidder who submits the Most Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract.
Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (ITT/RFQ) document must be submitted on our e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 7th September 2026 at 14:00hrs.
Arboriculture services
The closing date for this opportunity is 31 August, 2026 at 9am.
We're inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for arboricultural services.
The contract will involve undertaking a range of arboricultural services, the contractor is expected to provide a suitably qualified team with van, chipper and equipment. It is estimated that the contractor will provide one day per week split between climbing and ground works, Swale Borough Council will provide a list of works for the team and prioritise their workload.
The contract will start on 15 January, 2027 and end on 14 January, 2030. We may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years on a 1yr + 1yr basis. The tenderer who submits the most advantageous tender will be awarded the contract.
Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted on the Council's e-tendering portal.
All communication must be submitted via the e-tendering portal.
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