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Public Transport Priority System

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded the procurement process for its Public Transport Priority System, an initiative designed to optimise traffic signal priority for buses and trams within Sheffield. Categorised under software package and information systems, this project is critical to the city's intelligent transport systems, impacting over 200 sites and integrating traffic management at complex junctions. The process reached the award stage with the status 'complete', and the contract was signed on 1st September 2025, with a tenure lasting until 31st August 2028, and an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method employed was direct, being a below-threshold process without competition.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for the software and transport management sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Underdog Software Ltd, the appointed supplier. With a total contract value of £52,800, businesses that specialise in developing intelligent transport solutions, traffic signal systems, or have expertise in public transit infrastructure, stand to benefit considerably. The project reinforces the efficacy of public transportation within urban environments, thus further enhancing the business landscape for firms focusing on innovative transit technologies and city infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Public Transport Priority System

Notice Description

An integral part of SCC intelligent transport systems to provide traffic signal priority to buses at over 200 sites along 12 corridors, enable tram priority where the tram network interacts with the public highway and implement traffic management strategies at approximately 10 complex junctions around the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNDERDOG SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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