Planning

MetroBus iPoints Soft Market Testing Exercise

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "MetroBus iPoints Soft Market Testing Exercise." This initiative aims to gather insights into the market for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of information points ('iPoints') at MetroBus stops within the West of England. The estimated contract value ranges from £3 million to £6 million, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The project falls under the transport and technology sectors, with a focus on intelligent transport systems (ITS). Key suppliers will be expected to provide real-time information displays and interactive touch-screens.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in transport technology, digital signage, and hardware maintenance services. Companies that specialise in calculation-type machines, passenger information systems, and software solutions for real-time data processing would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this exercise could enable businesses to position themselves favourably for the forthcoming Invitation to Tender, potentially leading to significant contracts with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetroBus iPoints Soft Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

Bristol City Council, on behalf of the West of England Authorities is seeking to investigate the market for supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of information points ('iPoints') at West of England MetroBus stops which shall contain Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) elements. The iPoint will have at the top a colour display screen for real time information (RTI) and a lower interactive touch-screen. The top RTI display will take a RTIG-SIRI data feed from the existing RTI supplier. The Council envisages issuing an Invitation To Tender, which is subject to the recommendations of this SMT exercise. This exercise will help develop the client specification and enable approval from the necessary financial delegated authority to be obtained. Indicative volumes are envisaged to be approximately 79 Passenger Information Points with options for additional units and other options such as additional screens, card readers and card dispensers. Range between: 3,000,000 and 6,000,000 Additional information: Interested parties who would like to participate in the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire exercise are required to email jane.iles@bristol.gov.uk or john.thompson@bristol.gov.uk and request a copy of an Non Disclosure Agreement, sign and return a scanned copy, so that the Questionnaire can be forwarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61f88ad-ffca-4ba3-bdc9-d7c986903253
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

30123000 - Office and business machines

30144000 - Calculation-type machines

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

48813000 - Passenger information system

50316000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-issuing machinery

50317000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-validation machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EE
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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