--- title: "Smart Bus Timetables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-11" --- # Smart Bus Timetables Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36533961-c255-41a3-81ea-4da994ac1f51.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is in the planning stage of procuring smart bus timetables technology as part of its effort to pilot ePaper solutions at select stops in the East of England. This initiative is categorised under IT services, with classification tags including hardware consultancy, software development, and internet services. The council aims to leverage the 2026 Bus Grant for the project, and the engagement phase is set to conclude on 23rd February 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Rachael Flynn for potential involvement, with the council's headquarters located in Chelmsford, England. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for growth in the technology and consultancy sectors, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, who can offer innovative solutions for public transport infrastructure. Businesses specialising in software programming, system support, and data services stand to benefit from addressing Essex County Council's needs for smart timetables technology. The remote-update capability for ePaper stops is a key aspect of this initiative, attracting firms skilled in IT consulting and systems analysis. This tender seeks the competitive expertise of companies across computer-related services to ensure the successful execution and management of the project. ## Notice Essex County Council is currently looking to pilot smart bus timetable technology in select stops in Essex. Through investment of the 2026 Bus Grant money, there is an opportunity to invest in ePaper technology for key stops in Essex. This investment would convert certain paper bus stop timetables which host 'Where To Catch Your Bus' artworks to electronic paper. This would allow IPTU staff members to update ePaper stops remotely as soon as they have a timetable update or pertinent change without the need to visit. Shortlist of locations (circa 30). If you are interested in this future opportunity please contact by email: Rachael.flynn@essex.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6d8e-6c02-4df1-83c3-4520b5136148 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6d8e-6c02-4df1-83c3-4520b5136148 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634e6d8e-6c02-4df1-83c3-4520b5136148 11th February 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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