Tender

Transforming RTI in the West Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Sep 2020 at 07:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently undertaking a tender titled "Transforming RTI in the West Midlands", focusing on the development of microcomputer operating system software services. This initiative aims to enhance the existing real-time information services provided to bus customers in the West Midlands. The tender period is set to conclude on 13th October 2020, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The expected contract duration is from 1st December 2020 to 1st December 2023. Interested parties should submit their interest via the West Midlands Combined Authority's BravoSolution platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those with expertise in real-time operating systems and microcomputer applications. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process, given the emphasis on their suitability. Companies equipped to develop and implement advanced data systems, such as data hubs and predictive engines, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which aims to modernise public transport services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transforming RTI in the West Midlands

Notice Description

The primary aim of the Transforming Real Time Information programme in the West Midlands is to build on WMCA's success as a pioneer in the delivery of real time information (RTI) to bus customers by transforming - harmonising and modernising it's current RTI service. Recognising all the challenges of maintaining a complex service, WMCA commissioned an Options Report to explore various options of improving bus RTI. This has since been developed into an architectural design and technical specification for a specific element of this service, namely "The System" which comprises a Data Hub, Prediction Engine and Analysis Tool, which is detailed in this ITT. To express an interest in this opportunity, please register on https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk and express an interest in: Project 348: Transforming RTI in the West Midlands ITT_819 02339-2020 Transforming RTI in the West Midlands - ITT Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity, please register on https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk and express an interest in: Project 348: Transforming RTI in the West Midlands ITT_819 02339-2020 Transforming RTI in the West Midlands - ITT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3702feb3-7e62-40c5-a1e7-379f7579ebf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55dc9ba-691b-4147-b800-ebc36d7eb31a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212640 - Microcomputer operating system software development services

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 1 Dec 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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