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title: "Central AVL Processing and Reporting System"
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# Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY / MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d49be2c4-f9d7-44ca-bdcd-6fe036e1ac1d

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is inviting tenders for a Central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Processing and Reporting System to enhance the performance monitoring of its bus network. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category (CPV: 48100000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the process being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 August 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of 15 October 2024. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 GBP and will span five years, with a possible extension of one year. The target delivery location is within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vehicle tracking and transport monitoring software to expand their portfolios. The contract demands a system designed to support both current and future franchised delivery models for public transport. Companies with expertise in developing scalable and adaptable software solutions for public transportation networks would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth through long-term collaboration with a major regional authority, providing substantial professional exposure and market leverage within the public transport technology sector.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) are looking to procure a replacement for our central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. We are looking for a system that will provide a live view on the current performance of the bus network in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. LCRCA has recently announced plans for the franchising of the region's public transport, which is still in the development stage. It is important that we procure an operational monitoring and reporting system that is appropriate with the current delivery mechanism but is also future proofed, where possible, and appropriate to support a franchised delivery model. This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension. Additional information: This procurement with be undertaken via on line portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk under the account name of Merseytravel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981db5f1-5046-4307-8cd6-1d83f59a18cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY / MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 17:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981db5f1-5046-4307-8cd6-1d83f59a18cf
- 28 Jun 2024 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f24f422-21bc-4eb3-8866-199b955d7025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981db5f1-5046-4307-8cd6-1d83f59a18cf
  29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f24f422-21bc-4eb3-8866-199b955d7025
  28th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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