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Multi-operator Fare Capping System

West Midlands Combined Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Multi-Operator Fare Capping System, specifically targeting Transport systems consultancy services under CPV code 71311200. This procurement aims to develop a contactless ticketing system that reconciles customer trips using cEMV technology across various public transport operators' systems. The initiative includes collaboration with 'Project Coral,' a consortium of private sector transport operators. The contract notice, first issued on 9th October 2024, has been updated recently on 2nd December 2024. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the deadline for Selection Questionnaire submission is 8th November 2024 at 12:00 pm. The intended start of the contract is 7th July 2025, with an initial term of 5 years and potential extensions up to 10 years in total, reflecting exceptional circumstances as per Regulation 51(3) of the UCR 2016.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in contactless payment technology, transport systems consultancy, and software development for transaction processing. The expected contract value stands at GBP 16,752,000, offering a significant avenue for business growth. Companies capable of delivering a scalable, secure fare capping system across multiple transport modes in the West Midlands and potentially nationwide will find this tender particularly suitable. The project aligns with the Department for Transport's goals of making multi-modal, multi-operator travel more cost-effective and user-friendly. The business environment shaped by this procurement may benefit large consultancies and SMEs with niche expertise in transport technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-operator Fare Capping System

Notice Description

WMCA, through TfWM are seeking to procure a contactless Multi-Operator Fare Capping ticketing system. This system will provide a secure way of reconciling customer trips when payments are made using contactless (cEMV) technology across different public transport operators and their respective independent technical systems. The project is taking place in collaboration with 'Project Coral'- a consortium of private sector transport operators. It is intended that the system will be rolled out to multiple operators, firstly in the West Midlands but with the long-term objective of the system being deployed nationwide.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) through Transport for West Midlands ('TfWM'), and in partnership with Project Coral (a Bus operators' group), are aiming to progress and introduce a contactless ticketing solution/ system (cEMV) for public transport users on bus and tram across England. Project Coral was formed in 2019 and is a collaborative private sector led Steering Board comprising of FirstGroup PLC, Arriva UK Bus Ltd, Stagecoach Services Ltd, The Go-Ahead Group Ltd, National Express Ltd and Rotala PLC. Currently, with multiple modes of transport, serviced by an array of operators, public transport users often overpay for their travel; due to the variety of embedded solutions being unable to interplay with each other. TfWM and Coral therefore wish to procure a contactless multi-operator fare capping ticketing system. The system will provide a secure way of reconciling customer trips when payments are made using contactless (cEMV) technology across different public transport operators and their respective independent technical systems. The system will enable customers of (initially) tram and bus services to only need their credit or debit cards or mobile phones to make payment at the best price. This is in line with the Department for Transport's (DfT) wider national objectives to make multi-modal and multi-operator travel cheaper and easier for individuals, capping payments at a daily or weekly limit. The maximum contract value is PS16,752,000. The expected initial contract term is 5 years but comes with three separate built in extensions (+2, +2,+1). Thus, if all the extension options are triggered, the total contract length will be 10 years in total. Please note however that the contract length specified above could change and will be confirmed during ITN publication.

Renewal: The initial contract term is 5 years but with three separate built in extensions (+2, +2, +1). Thus, if all the extension options are triggered, the total contract length will be 10 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a6f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038711-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,752,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,752,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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