This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 08:30

Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the development and implementation of a Real Time Information system for bus services titled "Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027." This open procedure contract involves delivering the full spectrum of the RTI system, including the prediction engine, content management system, and displays, with coverage expanding across the West of England region (UKK). As of the latest information from July 2026, the procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions required by 10th August 2026, while the tender will be awarded by 11th September 2026. The expected start date for the contract is 25th September 2026, ending on 30th September 2031, with possible extensions up to 2035. The total budget for this procurement is £12 million gross, facilitated through the Atamis e-sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real-time passenger information systems, particularly those with expertise in content management and electronic display solutions. Enterprises that can deliver comprehensive technical solutions, comply with stringent economic and technical selection criteria, and competitively price their offerings would find this contract a lucrative opportunity to expand operations. By securing this contract, businesses can engage with a key regional public authority and play a vital role in enhancing the public transportation infrastructure in the West of England, thus augmenting their portfolio and market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: N/A

Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 48 Months (4 years) in increments of a minimum of 6 Months by giving not less than 30 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Planning Information

The Authority has engaged with a small group of suppliers to assess the current state of the market, the activity has been focused on information gathering and assessing market size. The primary output of this has been to select the Open Procedure over a framework in order to engage with the widest range of suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062631-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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