Tender

TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to procure an Audio Visual Announcement System for their buses. The system should provide visual and audio information to passengers about upcoming stops, routes, and additional services. The contract is valued at £7,700,000 and is set to run for 7 years with possible 3-year extensions. The tender is in the 'open' procurement method stage, with a submission deadline of 19th August 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is focused on television and audio-visual equipment, electric vehicles, and road transport services.

This tender opportunity from TfGM presents a chance for businesses involved in the supply of audio-visual equipment, electric vehicles, and road transport services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The long-term contract duration and the focus on modern technologies make this tender suitable for businesses looking to establish lasting partnerships in the transport industry. Businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable solutions in the specified product categories are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System

Notice Description

The Audio-Visual Announcement System (AVA) is a TV based system which monitors bus location and is there to announce the upcoming stops along the buses route to keep passengers informed. To ensure they get off at the correct stop on the route. The initial contract terms are 7 years with 3 years extensions on a 1+1+1 award basis. The AVA system we are seeking to procure should include the following level functionality: * Visual content to be provided in the form of route line plans, text, and video content. * Passenger audio and visual content to be provided automatically as the vehicle travels along a specified route. * Audio and visual passenger information to be provided when the bus approaches, arrives or leaves specified locations along the route. * Additional information between stops such as advertising or service information. * Integration with the exterior facing destination blinds for route display selection, additional passenger information and remote updating of the destination content. * The remote updating of the destination, audio and visual passenger information content to be completed either whilst the bus is in service or housed within a depot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bb16895-fe46-40cb-bfd3-aaf689050c05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7158f511-9f08-4cd7-8e55-b87259a74bce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34144910 - Electric buses

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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