This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:09

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Merseytravel finalised this contract on 17th June 2026 under a direct award method due to technical incompatibility and repeat requirements as per the Procurement Act 2023/54. Involving the industry-specific software development services category, the contract was awarded to EMOVIS OPERATIONS MERSEY LTD, based in Runcorn. The contract period commenced on 17th June 2026 and will conclude on 16th June 2027, with an overall value of £848,671.20 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software development sector, as it involves a comprehensive suite of services, including design, manufacturing, and installation. Businesses with expertise in industry-specific software and familiarity with large-scale infrastructure projects would be well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes. The direct award approach emphasizes the importance of building robust technical capabilities and developing a strong track record to be considered for such technically demanding and niche projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh

Notice Description

Design, Supply and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh contract includes design, manufacture, delivery to Site, installation, testing and completion of the Works and the remedying of defects in the Works, under the direction of the Engineer.

Procurement Information

This is being awarded as a Direct Award, in accordance with 7(b) Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act - Additional or repeat goods, services or works on the basis of technical incompatibility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£848,671 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£848,671 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMOVIS OPERATIONS MERSEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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