Notice Information
Notice Title
Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement
Notice Description
LCRCA is preparing for the introduction of bus franchising, starting in September 2026 with the full LCR bus network being franchised by the end of 2027, the LCRCA will directly manage network design, operational performance and operator payments. A Central AVL system (CAVL) is needed to act as the single source of truth for vehicle tracking, punctuality and network performance monitoring. The system will need to be fully tested and deployed prior to the end of May 2026 CAVL will consolidate data from multiple sources - including Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs), on-bus static AVL units and SIRI feeds - to produce consistent and accurate real-time information for passenger systems and performance analytics for both LCRCA and operators. The CAVL system will underpin the LCRCA's franchising and customer delivery framework. It must be cloud-based, secure and capable of handling data from all franchised operators, with configurable outputs for real-time information, punctuality and contractual performance. Core functions include: * Punctuality monitoring - covering both start point (PM1) and intermediate points (PM2) as part of the bus franchising customer delivery framework. * Real-time monitoring of vehicle location (including live map), speed, headway, dwell time and journey times * Acting as the authoritative AVL data source for all franchised operators. * Managing disruptions and disruption messaging * Ingesting AVL data from both ETMs and static AVL units * Ensuring consistent GPS accuracy and refresh rates across operators. * Validating schedules using TXC files to identify early, late, on-time and missed mileage * Generating punctuality, reliability and Excess Waiting Time (EWT) KPIs. * Providing operator-specific access controls so that each operator can only view and report on its own data. * Offering open APIs and data feeds for integration with real-time passenger information systems and journey planners. * Delivering configurable dashboards and reporting tools for both operators and LCRCA. * Supporting integration with the future Contract Management and Payment Calculator System Suppliers are invited to express their interest in receiving further details about this potential future procurement by opting in via the Proactis portal. As part of this engagement, suppliers should review the pre-market engagement brief and submit the requested information. In particular, we are seeking your views on how your systems could meet LCRCA's requirements, including: * Technical feasibility of your proposed solution * Deployment approach, with consideration for meeting delivery timescales * Ongoing support and maintenance arrangements Your input will help shape the specification and ensure the procurement reflects market capability. To respond to this pre market engagement please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/ if you are registered or register at: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register You will then be able to search for the project name: Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement or the project reference number: DN794680 You will then be able to follow the directions to register your interest and submit the requested.
Planning Information
To respond to this pre market engagement please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/ if you are registered or register at: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register You will then be able to search for the project name: Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement or the project reference number: DN794680 You will then be able to follow the directions to register your interest and submit the requested.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066461-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines
30144300 - Vehicle-counting machines
33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
72212670 - Real time operating system software development services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 28 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- 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
- TLD72 Liverpool
-
- Local Authority
- Liverpool
- Electoral Ward
- Waterfront South
- Westminster Constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066461-2025
17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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