Award

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 12:35

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 16:52

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 15:08

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a new Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is part of the software package and information systems industry category. The title of the tender was "Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System," aimed at replacing the existing system. The process was finalised with a contract awarded to IFS Ultimo Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Staines-Upon-Thames, for a period starting on 9th December 2025 and potentially extending until December 2033. The initial contract term is set for four years with an option for two additional two-year extensions, indicating a strategic investment in comprehensive asset management solutions for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the technology and software sector who can provide integrated asset management solutions. The open procedure of the procurement allowed a wide range of bidders to participate, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were actively encouraged to submit final stage bids. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector by offering robust software solutions that facilitate enhanced asset management capabilities. Companies with a capability to scale user licenses during the contract term, in response to evolving business requirements, are particularly advantageous, given the flexibility built into the procurement terms.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System

Notice Description

LCRCA is looking for a supplier who can provide a new EAM system to replace the operational system currently being used

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Due to the nature of the contract we may require to increase the amount of users should the business need require it. The proposed contract will build in the facility to amend the number of licenced users.

Renewal: The initial contract period is for 4 years to allow for the bedding in of a new system with 2 x 2 year extensions resulting in a total of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006620-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£756,340 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£756,340 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFS ULTIMO

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