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title: "Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System"
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# Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fb5709b-dd2e-4020-963d-8c4b576879c0

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## Summary

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has issued a tender titled "Call for Solutions: Bus Guidance System" in the Transport equipment and auxiliary products industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for December 9, 2022. The buying organisation, LGSS based in Cambridge, is seeking systems for bus guidance that can operate without significant infrastructure, be fitted to generic buses, and have established operational experience in carrying passengers. Businesses that specialise in transport equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in bus guidance systems, are well-suited to compete in this tender opportunity.

The tender from the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) presents an opportunity for businesses to provide innovative solutions for bus guidance systems that align with the specific requirements outlined. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement process requires proposals to be submitted by December 9, 2022, making it essential for interested businesses to act promptly to engage with the opportunity. With a focus on operational efficiency and passenger safety, businesses offering adaptable and high-speed bus guidance systems stand to add value to the Greater Cambridge public transport network through this tender.

## Notice

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is updating its knowledge base of systems for the guidance of bus-based public transport services. Manufacturers and/or suppliers of systems which currently meet the following criteria are invited to provide details of their system: * must be able to operate on a conventional highway without requirement for significant infrastructure * must be an adaptation which can be fitted to a generic, existing bus (i.e. not only applicable to a specific model, from a single manufacturer or on a bespoke vehicle) * must be in established operation in a regulated environment carrying fare-paying passengers (ideally with an existing internationally-recognised certification/approval) Furthermore, the solution should ideally be operable up to 56 mph. Details of such a system should be sent to: contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk clearly identifying the supplier's name, system operating characteristics and requirements, deployment history and reference contact details. Details should be provided (in English) by Friday 9th December 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee55d36-f34d-4fae-bd52-95fdc93cdf43 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee55d36-f34d-4fae-bd52-95fdc93cdf43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee55d36-f34d-4fae-bd52-95fdc93cdf43
  31st October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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