This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:23

Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently at the tender stage for procuring a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Cloud Hosted System. This procurement process is structured into multiple lots, with the title "2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)." It falls under the services category, specifically IT services which include consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and the tender is active. Located in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, the tender allows suppliers to bid for one or more of the three lots available: Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services (Lot 1), RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration (Lot 2), and Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software (Lot 3). The submission deadline is set for July 20, 2026, at 09:00 AM BST, with bids needing to remain valid for 120 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those skilled in software package development and real-time information systems. Businesses can benefit from participating in a procurement project that underscores flexibility, accountability, and value for money. The three distinct lots cater to various industry specialisations, enabling IT firms capable of delivering comprehensive digital display solutions, data management, and system integration to compete effectively. With an allowance for extensions up to 24 months, successful bidders can secure long-term engagement with a reputable regional authority, aiding in business growth and portfolio enhancement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure.

Lot Information

Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software

Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.

Renewal: Extensions up to 24 months.

Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services

Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.

Renewal: Extension available for 24 months.

Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration

Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059759-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30199790 - Timetables

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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