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    ContractsFloating Bus Stops: Design Research and Testing Study
    Awarded contract

    Floating Bus Stops: Design Research and Testing Study

    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 8 Jul 2026

    Conduct comprehensive research and testing on floating bus stop designs to develop evidence-based national guidance that balances the needs of cyclists, bus users, and pedestrians.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 8 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 8 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      16 Feb 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CO
      COSTAIN LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    8 Jul 2026Today16 Feb 2026

    Brief

    Active Travel England (ATE) and the Department for Transport (DfT) are seeking research support to evaluate different types of bus stop designs and determine when and where each is most appropriate. The study will examine various floating bus stop configurations—including Bus Stop Bypasses, Shared Use Bus Boarders, and backless options—to identify how they can better serve all users, particularly cyclists and pedestrians. Key focus areas include safety, accessibility, and user experience through analysis of critical design variables. The project requires extensive stakeholder engagement and consultation to ensure evidence-based guidance that is widely supported. Successful completion will deliver practical design advice and national consistency standards for bus stops and cycle infrastructure, helping designers address accessibility challenges and remove barriers to safe, inclusive transport infrastructure.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ed7bde92-b02c-4417-b74d-43a037946429-905269
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    Buyer
    NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
    Sector
    Research & Innovation