Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is conducting an open procurement process for "Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions." The process, currently in the tender stage, seeks a contractor familiar with the Visa Platform Connect (VPC) to ensure the seamless integration of payment systems with Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH’s (S&B) contactless payment solutions for the Glasgow Subway. This procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The deadline for bid submission is 20th December 2024, by 12:00 PM, with the award period set to commence immediately after the tender period ends. The delivery location for the services is Glasgow, within the UKM82 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payment processing, financial services, and transportation solutions. Companies with existing integrations with VPC and experience in handling large-scale transit transactions will find this contract particularly attractive. The procurement requires robust financial standing and proven technical capabilities, making it ideal for firms that can demonstrate previous success with similar public sector projects. Additionally, there is potential for extended services beyond the initial contract period, providing long-term business prospects for successful bidders.

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Tender

Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th November 2024 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

20th December 2024 12:00:00 PM 29 days remaining
Contract Summary

SPT has a requirement to procure merchant services for Mass Transit Transactions. The contractor must have an existing integration with Visa Platform Connect (VPC) https://www.visaacceptance.com/en-gb/solutions/connector-tools/visa-platform-connect.html to ensure seamless integration with the S&B systems. The Subway entry/exit gates are supplied by Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (S&B) of Moenchengladbach, Germany. S&B will be supplying the contactless payment Account Based Ticketing (ABT) solution through their Fare Go Open Payments platform utilising Visa Platform Connect transaction handling.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000783604

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

66172000

CPV Division(s)

66 - Financial and insurance services
Awarding Authority

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Procurement@spt.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

131 St Vincent Street

Glasgow

G2 5JF

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Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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