Provision of Electronic Ticketing Machines and Automatic Vehicle Locators for Bus Franchising

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority involves the Provision of Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs) and Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVLs) for Bus Franchising, with the goal of enhancing public transportation within the Weaver Network. This undertaking falls under the industry category of transport equipment and systems, with key activities occurring in the region of West Yorkshire, UK. Critical dates in this process include contract start dates from May 2026, stretching over a five-year period with possible extensions. Currently, this process is in the award stage, having reached completion as awards were activated in June 2026. This selective procurement involves a framework agreement, highlighting the strategic approach in acquiring approximately 550 plus AVL units initially, with scope for future procurements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and technology sectors, especially those focusing on the development and supply of advanced vehicle systems and software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport ticketing technology and automated systems stand to benefit, as they can offer innovative solutions required for the ongoing operation and maintenance of these systems. The involvement of local businesses in such contracts not only fosters regional economic growth but also enhances collaborative efforts to modernise public transport infrastructure in alignment with governmental transport initiatives. Engaging in these contracts can lead to long-term partnerships and scaling of business operations within the public sector space.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electronic Ticketing Machines and Automatic Vehicle Locators for Bus Franchising

Notice Description

Lot 1 ETM Description: To procure suppliers to supply, install, test, and maintain the suite of hardware and software for ETM on the Weaver Network buses, as part of the ecosystem of operators and suppliers for the Weaver Network. In terms of hardware, the focus of the procurement includes new units, however Combined Authority may consider second-hand units, subject to availability and meeting minimum requirements of this procurement. Lot 2 AVL Description: The project is to procure suitable hardware, software and maintenance of AVL equipment for the Weaver Network of buses in West Yorkshire. WYCA will need to procure around 550 AVL units for its fleet of new, Residual Value and Operator-provided buses in Round 1 of franchising, with an option to procure a further 930 for Round 2 and 3, together with the wiring looms, SIMs, testing and installation, back office and software licences to provide vehicle location feeds.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97391&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057450-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34980000 - Transport tickets

42961300 - Vehicle location system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,347,658 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£44,347,658 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CORVIA LIMITED TRADING AS TICKETER

VIX TECHNOLOGY

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