2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has initiated an active procurement process titled "2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)" under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. This project is part of the Council's aim to enhance flexibility, accountability, and value for money by procuring replacement services for their Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system. The tender process follows an open procurement method, encouraging diverse supplier participation, and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is structured into three distinct lots, each focusing on digital display hardware, an RTPI platform with data management, and timetable generation. Service delivery for these lots will cover the Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City regions, with submissions to be made electronically by 20th July 2026, with contract periods potentially extending up to 24 months.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in real-time systems and public transport technology. Companies proficient in software package development, information systems, and public transport integration can benefit from this multi-lot structure by bidding for one or more components. The procurement favours proposals that excel in quality, as reflected in the 70% weighting for quality criteria compared to 30% for price. This provides a unique advantage for businesses that can demonstrate superior software solutions and systems integration capabilities. The multi-lot flexibility allows IT firms of various sizes to tailor their bids according to their expertise, thus expanding the competitive scope and encouraging innovation in public transport information systems.

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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/057671-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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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