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P-0974 Supply of Public Transport Planning Tool

TRANSLINK

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24 Feb 2021 at 19:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Translink, based in Belfast, involves the tender for the "P-0974 Supply of Public Transport Planning Tool." This project falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract was awarded to PODARIS LIMITED on 12 February 2021, following an open procurement method, which allows for broad participation. While the process has now completed, Translink emphasises the importance of timely submissions and provides a standstill period of at least 10 days for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the award decision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software as a service (SaaS) platforms, particularly those with experience in public transport planning and demographic analysis tools. Companies with capabilities in software development, cloud hosting, and the integration of geographic information systems would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with Translink's projects can not only enhance a supplier's portfolio but also establish a valuable partnership in the public transport sector across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

P-0974 Supply of Public Transport Planning Tool

Notice Description

Translink wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a "software as a service" (SaaS), fully-hosted, cloud-based Public Transport Planning Platform. The aim of the web-based tool is to map transport routes and services and assess the impact of demographics and changes to routes. The software must create route and schedule scenarios and edit existing routes on a single, web-based map application. It should also generate demographic and accessibility analysis through built-in or importable layers/geographic files and generate isochrone visualisations. In addition, the software should also compute accurate cost and resource requirement estimates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a "software as a service" (SaaS), fully-hosted, cloud-based Public Transport Planning Platform. The aim of the web-based tool is to map transport routes and services and assess the impact of demographics and changes to routes. The software must create route and schedule scenarios and edit existing routes on a single, web-based map application. It should also generate demographic and accessibility analysis through built-in or importable layers/geographic files and generate isochrone visualisations. In addition, the software should also compute accurate cost and resource requirement estimates.

Options: There will be an initial trial period of 12 months. If successful, following that: -- option of 3 year contract term; -- plus options of an additional two further periods of 1 year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003740-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Rhonda Gourley
Contact Email
rhonda.gourley@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PODARIS

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