Award

TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2024 at 09:30

Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Bus Audio Visual Announcement System. The system is designed to monitor bus location and provide audio and visual information to passengers, including upcoming stops, route details, and additional content along the journey. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being goods. The contract, valued at £7,825,553 GBP, was awarded to McKenna Brothers Limited on 5th March 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in audio-visual equipment and materials, particularly those with experience in providing innovative solutions for public transport services. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, was led by Transport for Greater Manchester, a body governed by public law. The system aims to enhance the passenger experience by providing accurate and timely information during bus journeys, creating opportunities for suppliers to contribute valuable solutions to the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System

Notice Description

The Audio-Visual Announcement System (AVA) is a TV based system which monitors bus location and is there to announce the upcoming stops along the buses route to keep passengers informed and to ensure they get off at the correct stop on the route. The scope of this procurement was to provide an AVA system with the following functionality: - Visual content to be provided in the form of route line plans, text, and video content. - Passenger audio and visual content to be provided automatically as the vehicle travels along a specified route. - Audio and visual passenger information to be provided when the bus approaches, arrives or leaves specified locations along the route. - Additional information between stops such as advertising or service information. - Integration with the exterior facing destination blinds for route display selection, additional passenger information and remote updating of the destination content. - The remote updating of the destination, audio and visual passenger information content to be completed either whilst the bus is in service or housed within a depot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Audio-Visual Announcement System (AVA) is a TV based system which monitors bus location and is there to announce the upcoming stops along the buses route to keep passengers informed and to ensure they get off at the correct stop on the route. The scope of this procurement was to provide an AVA system with the following functionality: - Visual content to be provided in the form of route line plans, text, and video content. - Passenger audio and visual content to be provided automatically as the vehicle travels along a specified route. - Audio and visual passenger information to be provided when the bus approaches, arrives or leaves specified locations along the route. - Additional information between stops such as advertising or service information. - Integration with the exterior facing destination blinds for route display selection, additional passenger information and remote updating of the destination content. - The remote updating of the destination, audio and visual passenger information content to be completed either whilst the bus is in service or housed within a depot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013091-2024
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

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,825,553 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mr Mark McCue
Contact Email
mark.mccue@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
+44 1612441000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCKENNA BROTHERS

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