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Direct Award- Vix Technology Ltd. Hardware and Back Office System Maintenance Provisions : for WMCA Electronic Passenger Inform

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Vix Technology (UK) Limited for the provision of hardware and back-office system maintenance for electronic passenger information systems. Classified under the real-time passenger information system industry category, the procurement concerns the maintenance of approximately 968 units across the West Midlands. The contract, valued at £382,004, reflects a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2027.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and maintenance sectors, particularly those experienced in managing extensive hardware systems and content management systems. Although the procurement specifies certain conditions, such as its unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger technology service providers with the capacity to manage real-time passenger information systems will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolios within the public transport sector. The established relationship with Vix Technology (UK) Limited highlights the potential growth and collaborative opportunities with prominent regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Direct Award- Vix Technology Ltd. Hardware and Back Office System Maintenance Provisions : for WMCA Electronic Passenger Inform

Notice Description

A renewal contract is required for the provision of hardware maintenance for circa 968 'Vix Technology Ltd' units and the associated maintenance of the Content Management System (CMS) that drives information to the screens. They are installed across the WMCA area and are Light- Emitting Diode (LED) screens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68f230a6-ffc5-4c47-ae6e-fe655d5d53ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3963a8-5627-4d22-ab6e-4947bcddff2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£382,004 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,004 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Amanda Friedl
Contact Email
amanda.friedl@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 200 2787

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIX TECHNOLOGY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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