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title: "Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Signal Priority system Provision, Installation and Maintenance Contract 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029bcd"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Signal Priority system Provision, Installation and Maintenance Contract 2021

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029bcd

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council procured a Real Time Passenger Information system including provision, installation, and maintenance. The contract, awarded to JMW Systems Ltd., is aimed at supporting the council's bus services by providing accurate and up-to-date information to passengers. The procurement stage involved a single-stage open process using the NEC3 Term Service Contract. The anticipated award date was 19th May 2021, with the contract lasting for 5 years and a potential 2-year extension option.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in software programming, consultancy services, and repair and maintenance related to roads and equipment. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality software solutions, prompt-running functionality, and reporting services related to bus service performance and tracking data would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration and potential for extensions provide a stable and long-term opportunity for growth in the passenger information technology sector.

## Notice

GCC have delivered a functional RTPI system since 2004. Bus services are invaluable to local economies and the health and wellbeing of the passengers that they serve. In Gloucestershire there are approximately 20 million trips made on buses per year. RTPI supports all services (council-supported and commercial) by ensuring passengers have accurate and up to date information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GCC have delivered a functional RTPI system since 2004. Bus services are invaluable to local economies and the health and wellbeing of the passengers that they serve. In Gloucestershire there are approximately 20 million trips made on buses per year. RTPI supports all services (council-supported and commercial) by ensuring passengers have accurate and up to date information. GCC's first system was delivered by Vix Technologies in 2004, which in 2015 was upgraded and expanded by Trapeze Group UK. Gloucestershire's 'Local Transport Plan' set out strategy for 2015-2041 and was reviewed to reflect national policy updates and local priorities in the face of change. The LTP commits to reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting a healthy bus network is a key part of that commitment. Geographically, Gloucestershire is a large county and mostly rural. Significant size communities live in rural and urban settings. Gloucestershire's draft Local Industrial Strategy sees the distinct rural quality of the county as a clear asset but also highlights the limited availability of rural transport services. Rural mobility and thus making RTPI functional and an asset across the county is a key topic for ITU's current and future work. GCC's Integrated Transport Unit are prioritising the following ITU's working relationship with the contractor(s) A co-working, collaborative, diligent relationship is expected between contractor(s) and GCC Such a relationship can be especially important when ordering new hardware (new hardware, to replace existing displays or to install in new locations, will be needed throughout the duration of the contract, at unknown times. It is expected between 20 and 60 displays may be replaced in the first 6 months of the contract). The CMS system provided by the software Prompt-running and high-quality functionality Many in-built reports are expected as standard Value for investment High quality reporting and analysis of (but not limited to) bus service performance, tracking data and roadside display health/monitoring A summary of the outline programme for the tender/contract is shown below: Tender released: 15th March 2021 Anticipated Award: 19th May 2021 Mobilisation period: May 2021 to July 2021 Contract start date: 23rd July 2021 Overall Duration: 5 years with the option of up to 2 years extension The proposed procurement route will be a single stage open process using the NEC3 Term Service Contract. Full details will be available in the tender pack.

Options: 60 month contract with option of 2 x 12 month extensions dependant on performance and authorisation by the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012566-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £571,889 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012566-2024
- 15 Mar 2021 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005212-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9b8b801a-b47a-eb11-810a-005056b64545
- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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