Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
UK
Telephone: +44 3452777778
E-mail: procurement@angus.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
I.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1QE
UK
Telephone: +44 1382433401
E-mail: eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dundeecity.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: contracts@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.1) Name and addresses
Stirling Council
Procurement, Teith House
Stirling
FK7 7QA
UK
Telephone: +44 1786404040
E-mail: procurement@stirling.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.stirling.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework for the Supply, Installation and Decommissioning of Bus Shelters
Reference number: AC/26/27/INF
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44212321
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Angus Council, acting as Lead Authority on behalf of participating Councils, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply, installation and decommissioning of bus shelters and associated services. The Framework will be divided into two Lots reflecting the requirements of the participating authorities.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Angus Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Stirling Council Specification
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45213315
45233293
44112110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 covers the supply, installation and decommissioning of bus shelters for Angus Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Stirling Council. Requirements may include the supply of bus shelters in a range of sizes and configurations, installation and decommissioning, spare parts, associated services and additional works where required. Call-offs may be undertaken by Direct Award or Mini-Competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 900 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 1-year optional extension period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of this Lot is indicative only and does not represent a commitment or guarantee of expenditure by any participating authority. Actual expenditure will be dependent upon future funding availability, operational requirements and individual call-off requirements throughout the Framework period.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Dundee City Council Specification
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45213315
45233293
44112110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 covers the supply, installation and decommissioning of bus shelters for Dundee City Council. Requirements may include the supply of bus shelters in a range of sizes and configurations, installation and decommissioning, spare parts, associated services and additional works where required. Call-offs may be undertaken by Direct Award or Mini-Competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 1-year optional extension period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of this Lot is indicative only and does not represent a commitment or guarantee of expenditure by any participating authority. Actual expenditure will be dependent upon future funding availability, operational requirements and individual call-off requirements throughout the Framework period.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 6
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/10/2026
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/10/2026
Local time: 17:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843807.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
No specific sub-contracting clause has been included. The Framework is primarily for the supply and installation of bus shelters and the appointed suppliers will remain responsible for the delivery and performance of all requirements, including any elements delivered through their supply chain or subcontractors.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Tenderers will be required to submit Community Benefits proposals as part of their tender response. Proposals should be relevant and proportionate to the Framework and may include social, economic and environmental benefits delivered within the participating authority areas. Commitments offered by successful suppliers will be monitored throughout the Framework and applicable call-offs.
(SC Ref:843807)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843807
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Forfar Sheriff Court
Sherriff Court House, 22 Market Street
Forfar
DD8 3LA
UK
Telephone: +44 1307462186
E-mail: forfar@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/09/2026