Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract

Milton Keynes City Council

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the media and communication, information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Road Transport and Advertising. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 6.7 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the media and communication sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting Suppliers to participate in informal market engagement discussions on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at Milton Keynes City Council Civic Offices, as part of its preparation for the next Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract commencing in 2027. The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to develop, install, operate, maintain, and commercially manage digital advertising infrastructure on designated highway assets. The tender aims to maximise the value of publicly owned assets by creating a sustainable revenue stream while delivering high-quality digital advertising opportunities that are sensitive to the local environment and compliant with all relevant legislation and planning requirements. The Council is interested in the market view at this early stage so we can ensure the contract meets the industry’s changing nature and is flexible enough to adapt to the changing environment in and around the city whilst also being fully aligned to the authorities’ wider strategic aims, delivers value for money, efficiencies and promotes the latest innovation and technology in the out of home advertising sector. Participation in this market engagement exercise does not commit either party to any future procurement process or contract award. Discussions will be treated as confidential. Suppliers interested in attending should search for the Market Engagement Day Notification on InTend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home, and register their interest by sending Supplier Name and Names & Email addresses of attendees via InTend Correspondence function, no later than 20th August 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 074679-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Milton Keynes City Council

Milton Keynes City Council has issued 109 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 39 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074679-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Milton Keynes City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £6,666,667 - £6,666,667. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.