Award

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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, operating under the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as a sub-central public authority in the UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a new Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System. This open procedure, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, took place in Liverpool with IFS Ultimo Ltd awarded the contract. The initial contract spans from 29th September 2025 to 28th October 2029, offering potential extensions up to 28th September 2033. This procurement aimed to replace the existing CMMS system to manage and maintain assets under services like Maintenance Delivery, Works Support, Stores, and Resource Planning. The contract value is £756,340 excluding VAT, and the standstill period ended on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in enterprise asset management solutions, particularly those experienced with software systems for public sector bodies. With an overall contract value enhanced by options for additional user licenses and potential contract extensions, the procurement offers a long-term business relationship with Merseytravel. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include mid-sized and large software providers with capabilities to offer bespoke asset management solutions that can integrate seamlessly with existing public sector frameworks and support a diverse range of asset types and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking for a supplier who can provide a new Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to replace the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) currently being used. The new platform must be capable to assist the LCRCA Asset Management Department to manage and maintaining the LCRCA assets across the estate, within the following services: * Maintenance Delivery for planned and reactive maintenance * Works Support * Stores * Resource Planning Please note that this notice supersedes the previous notice published 08/09/25 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054777-2025 with the revised standstill end date.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055607-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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