Tender

Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

MERSEYTRAVEL

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28 Jun 2024 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), is currently in the tender stage of procuring a replacement for its central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. This contract falls under the 'Industry Specific Software Package' category and is situated in the Liverpool City Region, identified by the region code UKD7. The tender process is being managed via an electronic submission method, with key dates including a bid submission deadline now extended to 20 August 2024 at 11:00 AM. This five-year commission, with an optional one-year extension, aims to support LCRCA’s current and future public transport monitoring and reporting requirements, accommodating potential future franchising developments.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those with experience in live vehicle tracking and reporting systems. Companies with a track record in delivering robust, scalable, and future-proofed software packages will find this tender particularly suitable. The project, valued at £1,000,000, requires high-quality proposals prioritising both quality (70%) and price (30%). As such, businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions that support operational efficiency and adaptability to evolving public transport models will be well-positioned to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Title

Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

Notice Description

Merseytravel on behalf of The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), are looking to procure a replacement for our central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. We are looking for a system that will provide a live view on the current performance of the bus network in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. LCRCA has recently announced plans for the franchising of the region's public transport, which is still in the development stage. It is important that we procure an operational monitoring and reporting system that is appropriate with the current delivery mechanism but is also future proofed, where possible, and appropriate to support a franchised delivery model. This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Merseytravel on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) are looking to procure a replacement for our central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. We are looking for a system that will provide a live view on the current performance of the bus network in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. LCRCA has recently announced plans for the franchising of the region's public transport, which is still in the development stage. It is important that we procure an operational monitoring and reporting system that is appropriate with the current delivery mechanism but is also future proofed, where possible, and appropriate to support a franchised delivery model. This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension. Additional information: Please note that this opportunity will be procured via the Merseytravel account on the northwest portal The Chest.

Renewal: This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension. The renewal procurement will be undertaken approximately 8 months ahead of the contract ending.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04788e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023666-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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