How to win: Supply & Installation of Bus Shelters – Swale Area

About this contract

Swale Borough Council is 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 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 shall commence on 21st October 2026 and terminate on 6th January 2027. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 3 months. The bidder/s who

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Swale Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £18,400, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 7 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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