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Digital Media Display System Upgrade

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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12 May 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Digital Media Display System Upgrade," has been completed by Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government public authority located at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically involving content management software packages necessary for the upgrade of digital media display systems at bus stations and transport interchanges. The contract, awarded to Appspace, a large-scale supplier based in the United States, is valued at £127,303 gross and was signed on 12th May 2025. The contract is active and spans from 22nd May 2025 to 21st May 2026, following a procurement process described as "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in digital media systems, particularly those offering content management solutions. Companies experienced in managing large-scale public infrastructure projects and capable of providing robust support services for passenger information displays would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The focus on a comprehensive system upgrade highlights the necessity for suppliers who can not only deliver the required technology but also ensure its seamless integration and ongoing operation within the transport network.

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Notice Title

Digital Media Display System Upgrade

Notice Description

Annual plan licenses and support services (AS-OMNI-D-PV) and support services for existing Passenger Information Displays (PIDs) at bus stations and transport interchanges, as well as hosting services for the messaging system (AS-HOSTING-CUSTOM).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,314 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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