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title: "Real Time bus Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039897"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-17"
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# Real Time bus Information System

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039897

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## Summary

The North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Real Time Bus Information System. This contracting process, initiated as a tender, falls under the goods category and involves the delivery of real-time passenger information to the public. The contract duration is set at 48 months with possible extensions. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with quality accounting for 60% and price 40% of the award criteria.

This public procurement opportunity, centred around the Real Time Bus Information System, presents a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems related to passenger information systems. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions catering to the transport sector are well-suited to compete. The North East Lincolnshire Council's emphasis on real-time bus information signals an opportunity for tech-savvy businesses to contribute to enhancing public transport services and passenger experiences.

## Notice

North East Lincolnshire Council working in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes is seeking to continue to deliver a Real Time Passenger Information System that adopts 'RTIG' protocols. The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver a real time bus passenger information to the travelling public.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North East Lincolnshire Council working in partnership with EQUANS Services Ltd and Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes is seeking to continue to deliver a Real Time Passenger Information System that adopts 'RTIG' protocols. The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver a real time bus passenger information to the travelling public. The current system utilises GPS/GPRS / AVL from the VIX/ERG TP5000 on bus ticket machines which is made available to the Authority via a SIRI link. The Authority require a system that can utilise and collate the Stagecoach AVL bus location data ('vehicle centric') and other data that is necessary to provide Real Time Passenger Information to the public. The successful provider will be required to deliver three-line Ferrograph LED displays - with RNIB key fob functionality & Sim Card Communication and TFT displays. In addition will also be required to deliver a solution which enables the continued delivery of RTPI to these signs. The current method of communication with these signs is through the internet. The current NELC RTPI system includes: * SIRI-VM (Subscription) input system from Stagecoach (SIRI 1.3), * SIRI-SM (Subscription) output to 21st Century (SIRI 1.3), * SIRI-SM (request) output to Traveline (SIRI 1.3), * Backoffice landing page with various reporting functions, * Fault Management Service, * Live bus departures via a webpage, There should be one integrated system that will collate real time information into an integrated form suitable for delivery to the neighbouring real time information signs. Additional information: Contract duration is 48 months plus 2x12 month extensions. Extensions are subject to performance.

Renewal: December 2026 subject to extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024195-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2023 - 24 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | December 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £820,000 |
| Lots value | £820,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £820,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R2P |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48813000 - Passenger information system
- 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024195-2023
- 18 Jan 2023 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001571-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59162&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103294
- https://www.nelincs.gov.uk

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