Planning

ICT14270 Woolwich Ferry Real Time Information (RTI)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

21 Dec 2022 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the ICT14270 Woolwich Ferry Real Time Information (RTI) tender, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is currently in the planning stage. This tender aims to improve the ferry service by providing accurate real-time information to users, enhancing their journey experience and reducing delays. The tender falls under the goods category, focusing on software package and information systems. Key dates include a future notice date of 30th November 2023. The location of the procurement is in Stratford, London, United Kingdom.

This tender by TfL offers opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems, ferry transport services, real-time operating system software, installation services of real-time displays, and related industries. Businesses that can provide solutions for real-time arrival and departure information, waiting time updates, service disruption alerts, and data feeds to various platforms are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may engage in market sounding questionnaires and demonstrations to explore service offerings and align with TfL's requirements for this project.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

ICT14270 Woolwich Ferry Real Time Information (RTI)

Notice Description

The Woolwich Ferry (WF) service was established by Parliament in 1885, compelling the provision of a permanent, free river crossing of the Thames at Woolwich. Asset ownership and operational responsibilities have been vested in several relevant local authorities over the years, transferring to TfL upon its creation in 2000. The Woolwich Ferry River service transitioned to in-house operation on 1st January 2021. The Woolwich ferry is a free service operated by TfL that links Woolwich and North Woolwich and carries pedestrians, cyclists, cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. There is a clear demand for the service, however, currently there is very little in the way of public facing real time information, both at the ferry sites and online, about how the service is operating. With such little information being available, users arrive at the ferry 'blind', unaware of delays or other disruptions that may impact their journey, and this very quickly starts to impact the local road network, causing further delays in the local area that can affect TfL bus services. Even when they have arrived at the site, there is no information available that tells customers how long their expected wait time is before they can board the ferry. A solution is required that can accurately and automatically provide real time information on all aspects of the ferry's operation. This should be available in signage at the ferry sites, but also be available to a wider audience via the TfL website and VMS signs across London, as well as other transport applications that can use this data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- To provide real time arrival and departure information. - To provide real time information on current waiting time to board (i.e. queueing times). - To provide real time information on the total time to cross including queueing and actual journey times (i.e. total time it will take to complete a crossing) - To provide real time delay information and any information regarding service disruption. - To display all real time information on Digital Signs located at all public areas at each Pier. - To provide a real time data feed to TfL's Unified API for consumption by TfL travel information channels, VMS signs across London, third party apps, satellite navigation service providers and to alternative crossing routes (i.e. Dartford crossing & Blackwall Tunnel). - To provide intelligent guidance on alternative routes in the event of excessive waiting times or other disruption occurring. - To provide and make available live travel information on alternative crossing routes (i.e. Dartford crossing & Blackwall Tunnel) - To provide the capability to count the number of occupants inside vehicles. In the coming weeks those who express their interest may be invited to take part in a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Following the MSQ, TfL may invite selected suppliers to give demonstrations and have 1-2-1 discussions to explore service offerings and affirm our requirements. These sessions would be used solely for market engagement purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03932e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036146-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

48810000 - Information systems

48813000 - Passenger information system

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

51611110 - Installation services of airport real-time departures and arrival display screens or boards

51611120 - Installation services of railway real-time departures and arrival display screens or boards

60610000 - Ferry transport services

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Mr Billy Simson
Contact Email
billysimson@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD, 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

Further Information

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03932e-2022-12-21T10:13:21Z",
    "date": "2022-12-21T10:13:21Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03932e",
    "description": "The following are the business drivers for this initiative: * Deliver accurate Ferry service information across the road and river network. * Future-proof platform for planned technology refresh, flexible to meet changing customer and business needs. * To encourage more new and repeat journeys on the ferry in support of the Mayor's Transport Strategy objectives to increase public transport use and improve the quality and accessibility of the services provided. * Reduce staff risk of assaults from frustrated passengers. * Improve periodic customer satisfaction scores by improving customer / user journey experience and making the Ferry service easier to use. This Prior Information Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting a market engagement exercise and does not constitute any commitment by TfL to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future. TfL will manage the early market engagement process in an open and transparent manner to maximise the possible benefits. Direct or indirect canvassing of any Transport for London employee or agent by any supplier concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any TfL employee or agent concerning this PIN outside of the formal process described in this document may result in the disqualification of the supplier from consideration of any future procurement activity. TfL will not enter into a contract based solely on the responses to this PIN and no information contained in this document or in any communication made between TfL and any supplier in connection with this shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered in accordance with this PIN. TfL is under no obligation to follow up this market engagement exercise in any way or with any interested parties. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this market engagement exercise. TfL cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement. To register your interest please contact BillySimson@tfl.gov.uk with your Name, Job Title, Company Name, Address and a link to your company website.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN648975",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "ICT14270 Woolwich Ferry Real Time Information (RTI)",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "The Woolwich Ferry (WF) service was established by Parliament in 1885, compelling the provision of a permanent, free river crossing of the Thames at Woolwich. Asset ownership and operational responsibilities have been vested in several relevant local authorities over the years, transferring to TfL upon its creation in 2000. The Woolwich Ferry River service transitioned to in-house operation on 1st January 2021. The Woolwich ferry is a free service operated by TfL that links Woolwich and North Woolwich and carries pedestrians, cyclists, cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. There is a clear demand for the service, however, currently there is very little in the way of public facing real time information, both at the ferry sites and online, about how the service is operating. With such little information being available, users arrive at the ferry 'blind', unaware of delays or other disruptions that may impact their journey, and this very quickly starts to impact the local road network, causing further delays in the local area that can affect TfL bus services. Even when they have arrived at the site, there is no information available that tells customers how long their expected wait time is before they can board the ferry. A solution is required that can accurately and automatically provide real time information on all aspects of the ferry's operation. This should be available in signage at the ferry sites, but also be available to a wider audience via the TfL website and VMS signs across London, as well as other transport applications that can use this data.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "- To provide real time arrival and departure information. - To provide real time information on current waiting time to board (i.e. queueing times). - To provide real time information on the total time to cross including queueing and actual journey times (i.e. total time it will take to complete a crossing) - To provide real time delay information and any information regarding service disruption. - To display all real time information on Digital Signs located at all public areas at each Pier. - To provide a real time data feed to TfL's Unified API for consumption by TfL travel information channels, VMS signs across London, third party apps, satellite navigation service providers and to alternative crossing routes (i.e. Dartford crossing & Blackwall Tunnel). - To provide intelligent guidance on alternative routes in the event of excessive waiting times or other disruption occurring. - To provide and make available live travel information on alternative crossing routes (i.e. Dartford crossing & Blackwall Tunnel) - To provide the capability to count the number of occupants inside vehicles. In the coming weeks those who express their interest may be invited to take part in a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Following the MSQ, TfL may invite selected suppliers to give demonstrations and have 1-2-1 discussions to explore service offerings and affirm our requirements. These sessions would be used solely for market engagement purposes only.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48810000",
                        "description": "Information systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "60610000",
                        "description": "Ferry transport services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48813000",
                        "description": "Passenger information system"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48627000",
                        "description": "Real-time operating system software package"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "51611110",
                        "description": "Installation services of airport real-time departures and arrival display screens or boards"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48813200",
                        "description": "Real-time passenger information system"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "51611120",
                        "description": "Installation services of railway real-time departures and arrival display screens or boards"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72212670",
                        "description": "Real time operating system software development services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKI"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2023-11-30T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-71526",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Transport for London"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Endeavour Square",
                "locality": "Stratford, London",
                "region": "UKI",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mr Billy Simson",
                "email": "BillySimson@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://tfl.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://tfl.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-71526",
        "name": "Transport for London"
    },
    "language": "en"
}