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title: "Itchen Bridge contactless payment solution and card payment processing services"
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# Itchen Bridge contactless payment solution and card payment processing services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8122b664-523f-4f53-9506-df8a32890881

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is seeking tenders for a contactless payment solution and card payment processing services for the Itchen Bridge Toll. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically within the credit card and bridge toll services sectors. The tender, identified as "PPP 701," is currently active and open for submissions until 4th June 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2020 and will span five years, concluding on 29th September 2025. The procurement methodology employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in payment processing and technology integration, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in contactless payment systems, banking services, and related technologies would be ideally positioned to compete. The successful implementation of this payment solution not only enhances customer experience at the toll but also encourages innovation in service delivery within the local infrastructure, creating avenues for ongoing business engagements.

## Notice

Southampton City Council ('SCC') is looking to introduce a modern, customer friendly, alternative payment option at Itchen Bridge Toll ('toll'). SCC are inviting tenders for the supply, installation and maintenance of a contactless payment solution and associated services including card payment processing for the toll charge. The solution should integrate with the existing infrastructure and maintain existing service levels. The existing solution will allow the toll barrier to raise within four seconds of receiving full payment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e15a5-032f-49d8-b972-e56166f4d5ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 30161000 - Credit cards
- 63712311 - Bridge toll services
- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e15a5-032f-49d8-b972-e56166f4d5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e15a5-032f-49d8-b972-e56166f4d5ca
  1st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39603fd6-f995-4d09-a771-36fd67136ac0
  e-portal registration mini-guide
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm
  e-portal

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