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Contract for the supply of a bus communications and information system and related services

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED ("LBSL")

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has recently extended a contract for the provision of a bus communications and information system and related services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support services, with a total contract value of £261,376,785. The current procurement stage is the award following a tender initiated on 4 May 2022, with the contract extension lasting for a duration of 56 days. The award is related to ongoing services provided under the iBus system used by LBSL, with delivery located in the UK.

This contract extension presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those experienced in communications systems and transport technology. Companies specialising in network systems, database solutions, or custom software development would be well-suited to engage in the upcoming iBus2 procurement process, aimed at enhancing bus services across London. This initiative not only ensures continuity of critical services but also paves the way for innovative solutions to be integrated into London's public transport infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of a bus communications and information system and related services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Contract for the supply of a bus communications and information system and related services

In 2005 LBSL awarded a 10-year contract to Siemens for the bus communication system known as iBus (the Contract). The Contract was novated to Trapeze in October 2009, when Trapeze purchased the relevant business. In 2015, the parties agreed to extend the Contract from May 2015 for up to 7 years, such that it would terminate in May 2022. Please see the description given at section II.2.4 above for further details of the Contract. The modifications will extend the Contract on its existing terms for a period of 8 weeks and are required so that Trapeze could can continue to provide the iBus services while the procurement of, and transition to, iBus2 services is completed. Please see the description given at section VII.2.1 for further details of the modifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0333cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011568-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

44316400 - Hardware

48610000 - Database systems

48800000 - Information systems and servers

51611100 - Hardware installation services

63712000 - Support services for road transport

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

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72320000 - Database services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,376,785 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 200520 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED ("LBSL")
Contact Name
Nigel Syratt
Contact Email
v_nigelsyratt@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7780610285

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAPEZE ITS SWITZERLAND

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