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title: "TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
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# TfGM Purchase Of A Bus Audio Visual Announcement System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bb16895-fe46-40cb-bfd3-aaf689050c05

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## Summary

The Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to procure an Audio Visual Announcement System for their buses. The system should provide visual and audio information to passengers about upcoming stops, routes, and additional services. The contract is valued at £7,700,000 and is set to run for 7 years with possible 3-year extensions. The tender is in the 'open' procurement method stage, with a submission deadline of 19th August 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is focused on television and audio-visual equipment, electric vehicles, and road transport services.

This tender opportunity from TfGM presents a chance for businesses involved in the supply of audio-visual equipment, electric vehicles, and road transport services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The long-term contract duration and the focus on modern technologies make this tender suitable for businesses looking to establish lasting partnerships in the transport industry. Businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable solutions in the specified product categories are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Audio-Visual Announcement System (AVA) is a TV based system which monitors bus location and is there to announce the upcoming stops along the buses route to keep passengers informed. To ensure they get off at the correct stop on the route. The initial contract terms are 7 years with 3 years extensions on a 1+1+1 award basis. The AVA system we are seeking to procure should include the following level functionality: * Visual content to be provided in the form of route line plans, text, and video content. * Passenger audio and visual content to be provided automatically as the vehicle travels along a specified route. * Audio and visual passenger information to be provided when the bus approaches, arrives or leaves specified locations along the route. * Additional information between stops such as advertising or service information. * Integration with the exterior facing destination blinds for route display selection, additional passenger information and remote updating of the destination content. * The remote updating of the destination, audio and visual passenger information content to be completed either whilst the bus is in service or housed within a depot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7158f511-9f08-4cd7-8e55-b87259a74bce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7158f511-9f08-4cd7-8e55-b87259a74bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7158f511-9f08-4cd7-8e55-b87259a74bce
  19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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