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PL0114 Flags and Poles

A public procurement published by Essex County Council via Find a Tender.

Find a TenderContract
£9.8m
Award value
£3.6m
Tender value
2
Suppliers
4
Awards
5
Notices
Contract
Stage

Overview

Essex County Council provides bus shelter infrastructure across the county of Essex. This currently includes all Essex districts except Thurrock and Southend. This year, the council will be tendering for a new provider for its Flags, Poles & Timetable frames contract. We are considering including timetable postings within this contract. The services delivered under this contract will include the installation and maintenance of flags, poles and timetable frames for circa 6,000 stops across the County. It is anticipated that this contract will start in April 2026, with sufficient mobilisation time. This market engagement aims to identify capable partners with a strong track record in deliveri…

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
planning
CPV classification
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£9,834,348
Tender value
£3,552,900
First published
1 Apr 2025
Last updated
16 Feb 2026
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Awards

4 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
Externiture0433840113 Feb 2026pending£4.7m
Externiture0433840116 Feb 2026pending£3.3m
TRANSPORT MADE SIMPLE LIMITED1575445813 Feb 2026pending£921.5k
TRANSPORT MADE SIMPLE LIMITED1575445816 Feb 2026pending£879.2k

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Planning noticePL0114 Flags and Poles
  2. Planning noticePL0114 Bus Infrastructure Accessories (Flags, Poles, Timetable Frames and Timetable Posting)
  3. Tender noticeFlags, Poles, Timetable Frames and Posting of Timetables
  4. Award,contractFlags, Poles, Timetable Frames and Posting of Timetables
  5. Award,contractFlags, Poles, Timetable Frames and Posting of Timetables

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "PL0114 Flags and Poles"?

PL0114 Flags and Poles is a UK public-sector procurement published by Essex County Council via Find a Tender.

Has "PL0114 Flags and Poles" been awarded?

Yes — 4 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £9,834,348. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "PL0114 Flags and Poles"?

2 suppliers are linked: Externiture, TRANSPORT MADE SIMPLE LIMITED.

What is "PL0114 Flags and Poles" worth?

The reported award value is £9,834,348.

When was "PL0114 Flags and Poles" published?

It was first published on 1 Apr 2025 and last updated on 16 Feb 2026, across 5 notices.

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