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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Real Time Passenger Information Services (RTPI)" aimed at operating, maintaining, and supporting an existing real-time passenger information solution. This contract, categorized under the services industry, specifically involves real-time passenger information systems. The procurement took place using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has moved past the tender stage to the award stage, with R2P UK Systems Ltd being the contracted supplier. The contract period begins on 25th July 2026 and ends on 24th July 2028, and is located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed on 23rd July, 2026, with the award officially published on 27th July 2026.

This contract represents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in real-time passenger information systems to showcase their expertise and potentially join the list of suppliers on the framework for future opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate in such tenders. Engaging with opportunities like this could enhance a business's portfolio and establish relationships with local councils and public sector entities. R2P UK Systems Ltd, a large-scale company involved in this award, exemplifies the type of businesses that are well-suited for the tender, demonstrating experience in handling significant service support contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Real Time Passenger Information Services (RTPI)

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council requires the operation, maintenance, support and hosting of its existing Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution and associated Traffic Light Priority (TLP) functionality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d239175-727a-4aad-a87c-9692210afa82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2676393d-ba11-475b-b688-2b38c2e41941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R2P UK SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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