Planning

Real Time Information System for Buses

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring a Real Time Information System for Buses, aimed at providing and supporting real-time data for bus passengers, local authorities, and bus operators. This procurement process is initiated as a tender, classified under special-purpose road passenger transport services. The project spans locations across the United Kingdom regions UKK1 and UKK2. A future notice date is planned for 1 November 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 July 2026 and potentially extend until 30 June 2035. The tender is valued at £7,000,000, with a gross amount of £8,400,000.

This tender holds significant potential for businesses operating within the technology and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in IT systems for public transportation. It presents an opportunity for companies that can offer innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and passenger experience of bus services. Suitable candidates would include midsize to large firms experienced in handling complex service contracts for public authorities, capable of delivering robust and scalable solutions compliant with governmental regulations. This project not only allows businesses to expand their portfolios but also strengthens their position as leaders in the smart transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time Information System for Buses

Notice Description

The provision and maintenance of a real time information (RTI) system for bus passengers, local authorities and bus operators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023710-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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