Award

Real Time Passenger Information System Upgrade & Ongoing Support

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:21

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has initiated a procurement process to upgrade its Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system, including Traffic Light Priority (TLP), aimed at enhancing public transport infrastructure and passenger experience within Plymouth. The contracting process involves the supply, installation, and ongoing support for various display systems across the city with a focus on real-time information delivery. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, coordinated with the support of external consultants. The award date was set for 1 December 2025, with the contract commencement on 5 January 2026, spanning until 31 March 2033, inclusive of options for technological enhancements. The tender falls under the category of goods and services, valued at over £1 million gross, and seeks submissions that demonstrate suitable qualifications and experience in delivering scalable passenger information systems.

This procurement presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering advanced technological solutions for transportation networks. Suppliers specialising in computer equipment, networks, traffic-monitoring equipment, and audiovisual systems are encouraged to consider engaging with this tender. The scope of work includes comprehensive system installation and commissioning, with possibilities for future expansion to include additional transport modes, enhanced data analytics, and deployment of cutting-edge technologies like AI and 5G connectivity. Businesses equipped to provide flexible, adaptive solutions that meet evolving technological and policy demands over the contract term will find this opportunity conducive to growth and innovation in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time Passenger Information System Upgrade & Ongoing Support

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council ("The Authority") is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for the replacement of the city's Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system to include Traffic Light Priority (TLP). This project forms a key part of the Authority's commitment to improving public transport infrastructure and enhancing the passenger experience within the city of Plymouth. The successful Supplier will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the following components: * in-shelter displays. * pole-mounted displays. * additional displays at various key sites across the city of Plymouth. The system must be fully integrated and capable of delivering accurate, real-time information to passengers across the city of Plymouth. The contract will include ongoing support and maintenance for both hardware and software throughout the contract term, provision of all necessary data feeds to ensure accurate and timely information delivery, a web-based back-office system to enable the Authority to monitor system performance and manage display content, including manual overrides where necessary. A comprehensive reporting package must be provided to monitor and report on system performance, support compliance with targets set out in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and other Department for Transport (DfT) requirements, and also be adaptable to future changes in reporting needs and performance metrics for the duration of the contract. The solution must be scalable and flexible to accommodate future technological developments, policy changes, and evolving user needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes options for the provision of additional or enhanced system functionalities related to real-time passenger information and traffic light priority. These may include, but are not limited to: * Integration with additional transport modes or operators. * Expansion of the system to cover additional geographic areas or routes. * Deployment of additional display units or on-vehicle equipment. * Implementation of enhanced analytics, reporting, or data-sharing capabilities. * Upgrades to support emerging technologies (e.g. 5G connectivity, AI-based prediction models). * Optional modules for user engagement, accessibility features, or environmental monitoring. These options may be exercised at the discretion of the Authority in response to evolving operational requirements, technological developments, or stakeholder needs during the contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079314-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32400000 - Networks

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

50324100 - System maintenance services

63712700 - Traffic control services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,027 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,030,027 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,050,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20256 days ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-04-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

Contact Name
Paul Williams
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk, ukwinwork@atkinsrealis.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Woodcote & Langley Vale
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J M W SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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