Planning

Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System

LGSS

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Planning

31 Oct 2022 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has issued a tender titled "Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System" in the Transport equipment and auxiliary products industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for December 9, 2022. The buying organisation, LGSS based in Cambridge, is seeking systems for bus guidance that can operate without significant infrastructure, be fitted to generic buses, and have established operational experience in carrying passengers. Businesses that specialise in transport equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in bus guidance systems, are well-suited to compete in this tender opportunity.

The tender from the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) presents an opportunity for businesses to provide innovative solutions for bus guidance systems that align with the specific requirements outlined. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement process requires proposals to be submitted by December 9, 2022, making it essential for interested businesses to act promptly to engage with the opportunity. With a focus on operational efficiency and passenger safety, businesses offering adaptable and high-speed bus guidance systems stand to add value to the Greater Cambridge public transport network through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System

Notice Description

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is updating its knowledge base of systems for the guidance of bus-based public transport services. Manufacturers and/or suppliers of systems which currently meet the following criteria are invited to provide details of their system: * must be able to operate on a conventional highway without requirement for significant infrastructure * must be an adaptation which can be fitted to a generic, existing bus (i.e. not only applicable to a specific model, from a single manufacturer or on a bespoke vehicle) * must be in established operation in a regulated environment carrying fare-paying passengers (ideally with an existing internationally-recognised certification/approval) Furthermore, the solution should ideally be operable up to 56 mph. Details of such a system should be sent to: contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk clearly identifying the supplier's name, system operating characteristics and requirements, deployment history and reference contact details. Details should be provided (in English) by Friday 9th December 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fb5709b-dd2e-4020-963d-8c4b576879c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee55d36-f34d-4fae-bd52-95fdc93cdf43
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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