Planning

Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Nov 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking qualified contractors for a project titled "Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information". This initiative falls under the general public services industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. Submission of relevant documentation is required by 18th November 2020, and interested parties can explore the detailed requirements outlined in the associated procurement documents available online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation technology, software development, and maintenance services. Companies that develop real-time passenger information systems, timetable generation software, or related digital displays will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, software vendors with experience in managing data integration from multiple sources may have the edge in competing for the five lots available, ensuring robust participation from both local and regional suppliers in this collaboration with Aberdeen City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council ('the Council') in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply, install, integrate, commission, test, maintain the systems and infrastructure relating to the provision of bus Real-Time Passenger Information. In addition, the Council are seeking a software solution for the provision of publicity timetables that are installed at bus stops and shelters.

Lot Information

RTPI Hardware and CMS

Provide a managed maintenance service and be responsible for all proactive and reactive hardware and software maintenance of the system display estate and all communications, in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs. -Integrate existing display hardware with supplier CMS, ensure the accurate provision of RTPI -Carry out routine inspections (6 monthly) and functional tests of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturers' guidelines -Maintain a spare holding sufficient to attend site and effect repairs or to remove a faulty unit for repair and install a spare/replacement unit in its place -Live monitoring of the system, access to FMS facility with a full reporting mechanism -Display health status of hardware and system performance including email alerts -Configuration of signs in groups/clusters -Live on the street view of displays -GUI configurable workspace -Cloud-based CMS -Enable import/upload of bus operator timetable and schedule data in various forms -Managed open data service -Outputs to local organisations -Configurable RTPI display templates to include: -Bus service (route) and operator logo -Real-time departures and scheduled times where RTI is not available -Via points and must be dynamic -Advertising/public notices provision -Scrolling messages -Text messaging -Cancelled/delayed/service disruption - full user control to update screens -NaPTAN bus stop common name -Static message when experiencing comms issues

RTPI Management/Core System

Provide a managed maintenance service and be responsible for all proactive and reactive software maintenance of the system display estate and all communications, in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs. Deliver reliable and accurate Real-Time (RT) and Scheduled Time (ST) information for bus services -Scalable architecture to allow for system expansion -Capable of receiving, processing, and collating data feeds from bus operators -Provide data validation facility -Capable of importing bus operator scheduled bus service data -Data consumed via SIRI feeds, e.g. from bus operator ticket machines -Track location of vehicles (AVL) plus schematic displaying bus positions on the route -Direct data feed to Traveline -Managed open data service -Outputs to local organisations -Predict bus arrival/departure times -Live monitoring of the system, access to FMS facility with a full reporting mechanism -GUI configurable workspace -GIS map base -Provision of a NaPTAN editor -The system will be adaptable and must conform to all relevant data standards -Provide a bus stop departure charging function

Bus timetable software

Deliver reliable and accurate Timetable information -Process and collate data feeds from participating bus operators -Accommodate variations in bus timetable schedules -Data to be fully editable by users -Calendar view for data imports -Management of destinations including dynamic destinations -Configurable layouts by users that must also be DDA compliant -Accommodate large-format designs -Accommodate legislative changes -Varying levels of authority and access required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398517
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

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

CPV Codes

30199790 - Timetables

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpss@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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