Planning

Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027". This project falls under the industry category of goods, specifically a real-time passenger information system for bus services. It involves supplying, installing, and maintaining displays across the West of England region, with the procurement method identified as an open procedure. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026, concluding on 8th September 2031, with potential extensions until 2035. Interested parties should note an important event date for a future notice on 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transportation technology and real-time information systems. Firms with expertise in prediction engines, content management systems, and display infrastructure will be well-suited to meet the requirements of this contract. The project offers a substantial engagement, with possibilities for companies to grow through delivering innovative solutions in real-time information, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the public sector transportation domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027

Notice Description

Real Time Information system for Bus Services - a prime contractor to deliver all elements of the RTI system, including the prediction engine, content management system, and displays. This includes supply, installation and maintenance of the displays across the West of England region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048009-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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