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Worcestershire County Council is seeking to appoint qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver services that support and enhance our public transport network. This tender encompasses seven lots that cover three key areas:
Lots:
1. Bus Shelters
2. RTI Displays
3. Maintenance
4. Cleaning
5. Mobility and Interchange Hubs
6. Bus Stop Pole, Flags and Timetable Cases
7. Information Points
Key Areas:
The objective of this procurement exercise was to appoint suppliers who can deliver high-quality, value-for-money services while ensuring long-term sustainability, safety, and reliability.
Framework contract: £90,000,000 total value shared among 14 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS SHELTERS LTD. | 01822681 | ~£6,428,571 | 5 lots Bus Shelters · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases | - |
| DRAW, PLAN & RESOLVE LTD | 14863277 | ~£6,428,571 | 7 lots Bus Shelters · Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases · Information Points | - |
| EXTERNITURE LIMITED | 04338401 | ~£6,428,571 | 5 lots Bus Shelters · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases | - |
| HORIZON-GROUP LIMITED | OSCR: SC036992 Companies House: 02921592 | ~£6,428,571 | 2 lots Bus Shelters · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases | - |
| JOURNEO PASSENGER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 02437872 | ~£6,428,571 | 7 lots Bus Shelters · Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases · Information Points | - |
| LITTLETHORPE OF LEICESTER LIMITED | 04768528 | ~£6,428,571 | 1 lot Bus Shelters | - |
| M2M TECH LIMITED | 09254151 | ~£6,428,571 | 2 lots Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Information Points | - |
| M BISSELL DISPLAY LIMITED | 04626424 | ~£6,428,571 | 1 lot Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases | - |
| PINDAR TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 04894211 | ~£6,428,571 | 1 lot Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays | - |
| SMART NETWORKED ENVIRONMENTS LTD | 07222613 | ~£6,428,571 | 7 lots Bus Shelters · Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases · Information Points | - |
| SPACEMASTER PARTITIONS MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 01631662 | ~£6,428,571 | 2 lots Maintenance · Cleaning | - |
| THREEISQUARED LTD | 08640292 | ~£6,428,571 | 7 lots Bus Shelters · Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases · Information Points | - |
| TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED | 01324196 | ~£6,428,571 | 7 lots Bus Shelters · Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Maintenance · Cleaning · Mobility and Interchange Hubs · Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases · Information Points | - |
| VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 03039051 | ~£6,428,571 | 2 lots Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays · Information Points | DONOR£8K across 3 donations To: Labour Party |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 7 lots, each awarded separately. 56 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Bus Shelters Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 9 | active | |
| Lot 2 Real-Time Information (RTI) Displays Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 8 | active | |
| Lot 3 Maintenance Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 8 | active | |
| Lot 4 Cleaning Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 8 | active | |
| Lot 5 Mobility and Interchange Hubs Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 7 | active | |
| Lot 6 Bus Stop Poles, Flags and Timetable Cases Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 9 | active | |
| Lot 7 Information Points Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £75,000,000 | 7 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| DRAW, PLAN & RESOLVE LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| JOURNEO PASSENGER SYSTEMS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| SMART NETWORKED ENVIRONMENTS LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| THREEISQUARED LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| BUS SHELTERS LTD. | Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Wonlots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| EXTERNITURE LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Wonlots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| HORIZON-GROUP LIMITED | Lots 1, 6 | Wonlots 1, 6 |
| M2M TECH LIMITED | Lots 2, 7 | Wonlots 2, 7 |
| SPACEMASTER PARTITIONS MANUFACTURING LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | Lots 2, 7 | Wonlots 2, 7 |
| LITTLETHORPE OF LEICESTER LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| M BISSELL DISPLAY LIMITED | Lot 6 | Wonlot 6 |
| PINDAR TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £28,375 in 9 payments (over £25k) from Greater Manchester Police, BEIS (2016-07-12 to 2019-02-19).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Submission deadline has been extended from 01/12/2025 to 08/12/2025. This extension applies equally to all suppliers, including those who may have already submitted their responses. We believe this additional time will help ensure the quality and completeness of all submissions while maintaining the overall timeline for evaluation and award.