Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Tender description

This contract covers Kent County Council's (KCC's) activity with respect to the maintenance of existing bus stop infrastructure (flags, timetable cases, clearway markings / clearway plates etc.) and related notices, timetables and publicity contained within it. The contract also covers the dressing of new and enhanced bus stop poles (installed by a separate contractor). There are approximately 6 400 marked and 1 400 unmarked bus stops in Kent which form the coverage area for this contract. The contract will commence upon 1.10.2017 and will continue for a period of 3 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. After the 3 year initial contract period there is the option for an extension of 1 year + 1 year should this be agreeable between the Employer and the Contractor. The main scope of the services to be provided is as follows: Posting of timetables and other notices in bus stop timetable cases, Supply and installation of parts to dress existing and new / replacement bus stop poles, Supply and deployment / collection of temporary bus stops, Suspension of bus stops for a short term period (e.g. during roadworks), Cleaning of bus stop infrastructure / pruning of foliage, Graffiti removal, Stop site visits / inspections, Supply and installation of correx / perspex / metal caps, Installation, refresh and removal of line markings (e.g. bus stop clearways).