Award

Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, a public authority operating under sub-central government jurisdiction, is the buying organisation for the "Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh" project. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software development services. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, in the regions of Liverpool and Runcorn. The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th June 2026, with a contract period slated to commence on 17th June 2026 and conclude on 16th June 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, justified by technical compatibility requirements according to the Procurement Act. A standstill period is set to end on 16th June 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and related services, as demonstrated by the involvement of EMOVIS OPERATIONS MERSEY LTD, an SME serving as the main supplier. The project demands expertise in design, installation, and testing of tunnel management systems, providing a scope for such businesses to showcase their specialised skills and foster long-term partnership possibilities with public sector entities. This direct award process suggests potential for repeated business or extensions based on successful delivery, offering growth avenues for firms navigating public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053016-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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