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title: "Cowes Floating Bridge Ticketing Solution"
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buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
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# Cowes Floating Bridge Ticketing Solution

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44e87586-620f-45ed-90db-22f80add8f5e

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for the "Cowes Floating Bridge Ticketing Solution," within the category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This contract, valued at £132,000, encompasses the creation of a web-hosted centralised database integrated with multiple mobile and fixed ticketing terminals, operational until 16th April 2027 (with a potential extension to 2028). The awarded company, LOOKSystems Ltd, will commence the delivery on 17th April 2024, primarily servicing the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, consulting, and internet support (CPV 72000000). SMEs with expertise in these domains are particularly well-suited for such projects. The transparent procurement process and fixed contract duration ensure predictability and a stable revenue stream. By developing robust, interconnected ticketing solutions, companies can expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capability to manage complex IT systems for public infrastructure.

## Notice

The ticketing solution for Cowes Floating Bridge - a system which consists of a web-hosted centralized database, along with several mobile and fixed ticketing terminals in various locations. Connectivity between terminals and the database server are via the internet. Additional information: Please note that the contract end date includes the 12 month potential extension showing the potential whole life cost of the contract. Similarly the awarded value is showing for the whole life cost (3+1). The initial term is until 16/04/27 and would be PS99,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abfdbb8-72e2-4072-af52-f197d5b99cb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOOKSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 17:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abfdbb8-72e2-4072-af52-f197d5b99cb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abfdbb8-72e2-4072-af52-f197d5b99cb0
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk

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