--- title: "ICT13013: Procurement of iBus2 Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2021-04-19" --- # ICT13013: Procurement of iBus2 Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3e96b55-92b2-4bab-9a24-228da8c4f388.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to procure iBus2 Services, focused on automatic vehicle location and performance management, as part of its ongoing management of London's bus network. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26 May 2021. The project has an estimated value of £395 million and is classified under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. Services will be delivered across Greater London, with a contract period commencing on 7 December 2022 and lasting until 5 June 2044. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing and implementing vehicle management systems and real-time data analytics. Providers of software solutions capable of supporting fleet evolution towards zero-emission vehicles, as well as integration capabilities with existing technology systems, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. The competitive dialogue procurement method indicates that there will be room for innovative solutions and proposals that can enhance TfL's operational efficiency and service delivery across its transport network. ## Notice TfL is responsible for managing London's bus network. To meet the demands of London's bus network now and in the future and ensure its continued and effective management, TfL is seeking to procure automatic vehicle location and performance management services (iBus2 Services). The iBus2 Services will support Transport for London and its Operators for all contracted service vehicles (which at the date of this notice include Buses and Trams and which may extend to other vehicles (such as riverboats) in TfL's network) across Greater London by providing real time passenger information and vehicle location information to relevant stakeholders and interfacing systems. The iBus2 Services will facilitate service control and emergency response and will integrate with the existing voice radio system, ticketing and performance management systems. The iBus2 Services will also provide the data collection and calculation of the mileage and reliability performance data that enables payments to Operators. The iBus2 Services must also be able to support fleet evolution, which will include the provision of monitoring and control facilities for zero emission/alternative fuel source vehicles, and bus safety equipment introduced under the Bus Safety Standard or new or upgraded facilities required to support TfL's contracted service vehicles. The iBus2 Services should enable the introduction of new ITxPT compliant assets onto vehicles; advances in networking technologies (such as vehicle to everything) and voice and data communications; vehicle location technologies; integration with other strategic systems; and integration with TfL's video management systems (including streaming, remote control, digital evidence capture and video analytics). The iBus2 Services should also be able to facilitate alternative service control operations including demand response, dynamic scheduling and the introduction of AI based decision support tools. This procurement will be separated as follows: (i) Lot 1 in respect of On-bus Services (as described in the procurement documents): Lot 1A and Lot 1B will each account for approximately 50% of the total volume of vehicles on which TfL requires On-bus Services to be installed and maintained (approximately 4,500 vehicles); and (ii) Lot 2, in respect of Back Office Services (as described in the procurement documents). Additional information: Please visit the following link to access the procurement documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=caf113ae-089e-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d63160a-2cdb-4dd4-b274-81a4d820a6cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2022 - 5 Jun 2044 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £395,000,000 | | 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 LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d63160a-2cdb-4dd4-b274-81a4d820a6cd - 16 Apr 2021 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06aabb5c-d9be-4f07-9dd1-a0d3489bffeb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d63160a-2cdb-4dd4-b274-81a4d820a6cd 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06aabb5c-d9be-4f07-9dd1-a0d3489bffeb 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=caf113ae-089e-eb11-810c-005056b64545 - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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