--- title: "Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af33.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2021-05-10" --- # Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af33.json) ## Summary Merseytravel, the contracting authority based in Liverpool, is seeking suppliers for a Single Party Framework Agreement to provide Smart Card Media for its Commercial Cards. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically for consulting and software development. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage has been completed with the award of the contract on February 23, 2021. Key requirements include certification to the ITSO specification, distribution of cards to specific UK locations, and a proven track record for similar contract management, with the expected delivery region being UKD7. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in smart card technology and card management systems. Companies with experience in HOPS (Host Operating System) and CMS (Card Management Service) integration, as well as those capable of meeting the specific quality and price criteria set by Merseytravel, will be well-positioned to compete. The expected card volume flexibility opens avenues for both small and large enterprises to engage in this procurement, contributing to their business growth in the public sector. ## Notice Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the provision and issuance of Smart Card Media Devices (CMD's). * It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier is certified to the current ITSO specification and certified for CMD 7 * Merseytravel require batched distribution of anonymous commercial cards to a small number of UK address locations * The pre-printed cards will be printed front and reverse to Merseytravel specified Metro brand specifications * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase bulk pre-loaded smart card, ticket types to be specified by Merseytravel at the time of placing the order. * The service provider will have a proven track record of HOPS and Card Management Service (CMS) integration with Merseytravel's current HOPS and CMS provider, Applied Card Technologies (ACT) * The supplier should have a proven track record of managing similar contracts * Merseytravel is looking to purchase CMD DesFire 4k and 8k * Flexibility around card volumes is to be expected ### Lot Information Lot 1 Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the provision and issuance of Smart Card Media Devices (CMD's). * It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier is certified to the current ITSO specification and certified for CMD 7 * Merseytravel require batched distribution of anonymous commercial cards to a small number of UK address locations * The pre-printed cards will be printed front and reverse to Merseytravel specified Metro brand specifications * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase bulk pre-loaded smart card, ticket types to be specified by Merseytravel at the time of placing the order. * The service provider will have a proven track record of HOPS and Card Management Service (CMS) integration with Merseytravel's current HOPS and CMS provider, Applied Card Technologies (ACT) * The supplier should have a proven track record of managing similar contracts * Merseytravel is looking to purchase CMD DesFire 4k and 8k * Flexibility around card volumes is to be expected ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010178-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EUCLID | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 10 May 2021 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010178-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:586980-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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