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Birmingham City Centre Totem Real Time Information Reliability Improvement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Jun 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Birmingham City Centre Totem Real Time Information Reliability Improvement" project involves addressing reliability challenges with the Electronic Passenger Information screens in Birmingham City Centre. The West Midlands Combined Authority spearheads this procurement, falling under the transport equipment industry category. Situated in Birmingham, West Midlands, the procurement has advanced to the award stage as of 30th June 2025, with a contract period from the same date until 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, directing a total value of £116,456 GBP to Journeo Passenger Systems Ltd, the chosen supplier, following an award notice published on 30th June 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger information systems and related transport equipment supplies. The requirements for addressing software issues, adapting to 3G sunsetting, and updating antiquated controller boards present a unique chance for companies skilled in modernising technological infrastructure in the transportation sector. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering scalable, reliable transport technology solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future. Given the scale and impact of the project, involvement in such tenders can lead to business growth through reputation enhancement and increased market visibility within the transport services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham City Centre Totem Real Time Information Reliability Improvement

Notice Description

This requirement is to address reliability issues that have been affecting Birmingham City Centre Information (BCCI) Electronic Passenger Information (EPI) screens. This has been diagnosed as being due to the below three factors, * software issues, * 3G sunsetting causing all units to drop to a 2G connection and * antiquated controller boards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2b55da-f839-4988-bd61-3e5e432dba55
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48813000 - Passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,456 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,456 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JOURNEO PASSENGER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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