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title: "Bus Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Traffic Light Priority (TLP)"
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# Bus Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Traffic Light Priority (TLP)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52aa2936-1e7e-4902-8877-428cc63183e5

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract to JMW Systems Limited for the provision of a Bus Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system and Traffic Light Priority (TLP) system, aimed at enhancing bus travel across the county. The project, classified under Business intelligence software development services, aligns with the county's sustainable transport and digitalisation goals, supporting their broader policies including carbon reduction. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, commenced on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2031. Businesses involved in intelligent transportation systems and communication services will find this procurement particularly relevant. The procurement method for this contract was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in smart transportation technologies, software development, and digital communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specified suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio by establishing a significant presence in public transportation technology solutions while contributing to sustainable urban mobility initiatives. The project involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of both RTPI systems and TLP systems, providing comprehensive involvement in Lancashire's Future Mobility Platform and assisting in the delivery of innovative transport solutions.

## Notice

Lancashire is committed to promoting bus travel across the County. It is currently developing a technology-based approach for network management including the deployment of intelligent bus priority at key signalised junctions and the provision of a Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system to support local bus services and improve the customer experience. A new RTPI system is a key component of the Lancashire Future Mobility Platform and was central to the Bus Theme in the recent East Lancashire LUF Application, as well as supporting the Council's broader policies for promoting sustainable transport, digitalisation, and carbon reduction. The Council is seeking to appoint an RTPI system provider to enable the countywide processing and publishing of bus arrival times and predictions to digital displays at bus stops, interchanges, and bus stations and via web-based information services and applications. Audio facilities providing 'talking bus stops' for visually impaired people will also be included in the specification. The successful system provider will be responsible for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a central RTPI system, on street RTPI displays and associated communications for the course of the contract. In addition, the Council requires the system provider to design, supply, install and maintain a Traffic Light Priority system for buses at signalised junctions and for bus services as specified by the Council. This will require linking to the current Lancashire Urban Traffic Control system provided by Yunex Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add21a56-3cb9-4730-96a7-e4fdcbfaa6fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JMW SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add21a56-3cb9-4730-96a7-e4fdcbfaa6fb
- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580253a2-4ee5-4ba9-8cd3-42100f6c0453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add21a56-3cb9-4730-96a7-e4fdcbfaa6fb
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580253a2-4ee5-4ba9-8cd3-42100f6c0453
  2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  Tender pack available via Lancashire County Council's e-tendering platform
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024376-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1
  Find a Tender contract notice: 2024/S 000-024376

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