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Real Time bus Information System

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Aug 2023 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes, has awarded a contract for a Real Time Bus Information System. The contract, valued at £820,000 GBP, involves the delivery of a system providing real-time bus passenger information using GPS/GPRS technology and LED displays. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th February 2023. The contract is active and has a contract period from 25th August 2023 to 24th August 2027.

This opportunity to provide a Real Time Bus Information System presents potential growth prospects for businesses in the software and information systems sector. Companies with expertise in passenger information systems and software development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The North East Lincolnshire Council, the buying organisation, aims to enhance public transport services through this initiative, creating a chance for suppliers to contribute to improved transport infrastructure in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time bus Information System

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council working in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes is seeking to continue to deliver a Real Time Passenger Information System that adopts 'RTIG' protocols. The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver a real time bus passenger information to the travelling public. The current system utilises GPS/GPRS / AVL from the VIX/ERG TP5000 on bus ticket machines which is made available to the Authority via a SIRI link. The Authority require a system that can utilise and collate the Stagecoach AVL bus location data ('vehicle centric') and other data that is necessary to provide Real Time Passenger Information to the public. The successful provider will be required to deliver three-line Ferrograph LED displays - with RNIB key fob functionality & Sim Card Communication and TFT displays. In addition will also be required to deliver a solution which enables the continued delivery of RTPI to these signs. The current method of communication with these signs is through the internet. The current NELC RTPI system includes: * SIRI-VM (Subscription) input system from Stagecoach (SIRI 1.3), * SIRI-SM (Subscription) output to 21st Century (SIRI 1.3), * SIRI-SM (request) output to Traveline (SIRI 1.3), * Backoffice landing page with various reporting functions, * Fault Management Service, * Live bus departures via a webpage, There should be one integrated system that will collate real time information into an integrated form suitable for delivery to the neighbouring real time information signs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3bb9c16-5d44-473e-a89f-462b78260e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ea5eb-4187-4c12-9d4c-c6f218d5f701
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48813000 - Passenger information system

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christina Tabor
Contact Email
christina.tabor@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1472326942

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R2P SYSTEMS

Further Information

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