Competition with a shortlist
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Key facts
- Buyer
- National Highways · National or federal agency/office
- Supplier
- Costain Limited
- Value
- £304,387.32
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date21 Apr 2026
- Published8 Jul 2026Published 78 days after the contract date
Description
Active Travel England (ATE), in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), proposes a comprehensive study to evaluate the appropriateness of various bus stop treatments - examining if, when, and where each type is most suitable and indeed, if they are not suitable. A key objective is to explore if, whether and how Floating Bus Stops (FBS) can be better designed to balance and accommodate the requirements of all user groups. This research will encompass a wide range of Floating Bus Stop configurations, including but not limited to Bus Stop Bypasses (BSBs), Shared Use Bus Boarders (SUBBs), Backless bus stop bypasses and shared use bus stops. It will also investigate critical design variables that influence safety, accessibility, and user experience. As part of this study, in addition to in-depth data analysis, it is essential to undertake extensive engagement and consultation with stakeholders. This will help ensure that the resulting guidance is evidence-based, well-informe…
About the supplier
Costain Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00610201).