Tender

Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY / MERSEYTRAVEL

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Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 17:29

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is inviting tenders for a Central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Processing and Reporting System to enhance the performance monitoring of its bus network. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category (CPV: 48100000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the process being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 August 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of 15 October 2024. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 GBP and will span five years, with a possible extension of one year. The target delivery location is within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vehicle tracking and transport monitoring software to expand their portfolios. The contract demands a system designed to support both current and future franchised delivery models for public transport. Companies with expertise in developing scalable and adaptable software solutions for public transportation networks would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth through long-term collaboration with a major regional authority, providing substantial professional exposure and market leverage within the public transport technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) are looking to procure a replacement for our central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. We are looking for a system that will provide a live view on the current performance of the bus network in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. LCRCA has recently announced plans for the franchising of the region's public transport, which is still in the development stage. It is important that we procure an operational monitoring and reporting system that is appropriate with the current delivery mechanism but is also future proofed, where possible, and appropriate to support a franchised delivery model. This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension. Additional information: This procurement with be undertaken via on line portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk under the account name of Merseytravel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981db5f1-5046-4307-8cd6-1d83f59a18cf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2029 4-5 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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY / MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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