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04 Aug 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has recently completed the tender process for a comprehensive Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution. This procurement, titled "Real Time Passenger Information Hardware Units," falls under the 'goods' category and is related to the passenger information system industry. The contract, awarded under a selective framework agreement, involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of RTPI display hardware within Southampton, UK. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 4 August 2026, and the contract execution period from 24 August 2026 to 22 August 2031. The total contract value is £1,800,000, with provisions for additional purchases if needed, under certain conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger information systems, including SMEs like J M W Systems Limited, which was awarded this contract. Companies with capabilities in RTPI hardware supply and related services can find potential for growth by engaging in similar future contracts, particularly those involving advanced technology solutions and integrated support services. The project involves opportunities in areas such as site surveying, planning and consent support, and both solar-powered and conventional installations, providing a robust scope for businesses in these fields to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Real Time Passenger Information Hardware Units

Notice Description

To provide a fully managed Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution for a period of five years. The contract includes the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing support of RTPI display hardware and associated infrastructure across the Southampton administrative area. The scope includes solar-powered and mains-powered RTPI displays, shelter-mounted displays, pole-mounted displays and large-format transport hub totems. To provide a service including site surveys, planning and advertising consent support, electrical connections, installation, commissioning, asset management, fault monitoring, maintenance, repairs, software support and contract management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48813000 - Passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J M W SYSTEMS

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