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Real Time bus Information System

North East Lincolnshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2023 at 14:21

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2023 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Real Time Bus Information System. This contracting process, initiated as a tender, falls under the goods category and involves the delivery of real-time passenger information to the public. The contract duration is set at 48 months with possible extensions. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with quality accounting for 60% and price 40% of the award criteria.

This public procurement opportunity, centred around the Real Time Bus Information System, presents a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems related to passenger information systems. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions catering to the transport sector are well-suited to compete. The North East Lincolnshire Council's emphasis on real-time bus information signals an opportunity for tech-savvy businesses to contribute to enhancing public transport services and passenger experiences.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Contract duration is 48 months plus 2x12 month extensions. Extensions are subject to performance.

Renewal: December 2026 subject to extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024195-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2023 - 24 May 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
December 2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Lincolnshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Postcode Area
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
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

r2p

Further Information

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