Award

Real Time Passenger Information Systems and Display Maintenance

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), located in Glasgow, is seeking services for maintenance of Real Time Passenger Information Systems and Display within their estate. The procurement process follows an open procedure aimed at system and display upkeep, categorised under the transport and IT services industry. The tender's procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 18 March 2026. The procurement covers regions in the west of central Scotland, identified as UKM82, and is supported by legal frameworks such as the 2014 EU Procurement Directive. Key tender deadlines were previously set to 17 December 2025 for bid submissions and award considerations, promoting electronic submission methods.

The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1.66 million GBP, is active, presenting a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation technology and system maintenance. With Vix Technology being the successful supplier, vendors of similar scale or who meet the technical and financial qualifications may find comparable opportunities advantageous for expansion. Prospective bidders must demonstrate strong technical capability, reasonable pricing strategies, and financial stability using metrics like Dun and Bradstreet ratings or financial ratios. Emphasising community benefits, this tender supports sustainable growth and ensures robust engagement with local enterprises. Companies that can deliver efficient service and adhere to electronic invoicing and payments will hold competitive advantages in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Real Time Passenger Information Systems and Display Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance services for both the systems and display, for the existing Real Time Passenger Information signs within the SPT estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The maintenance of both the system and the physical display units for the Real Times Passenger Information signs within the SPT estate across the west of central Scotland

Renewal: Option to extend the awarded contract for up to an additional 36 months in any increment is included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,660,383 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIX TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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