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title: "Central AVL Processing and Reporting System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04788e"
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# Central AVL Processing and Reporting System

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04788e

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## Summary

Merseytravel, on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), is currently in the tender stage of procuring a replacement for its central Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) processing and reporting software. This contract falls under the 'Industry Specific Software Package' category and is situated in the Liverpool City Region, identified by the region code UKD7. The tender process is being managed via an electronic submission method, with key dates including a bid submission deadline now extended to 20 August 2024 at 11:00 AM. This five-year commission, with an optional one-year extension, aims to support LCRCA’s current and future public transport monitoring and reporting requirements, accommodating potential future franchising developments.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those with experience in live vehicle tracking and reporting systems. Companies with a track record in delivering robust, scalable, and future-proofed software packages will find this tender particularly suitable. The project, valued at £1,000,000, requires high-quality proposals prioritising both quality (70%) and price (30%). As such, businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions that support operational efficiency and adaptability to evolving public transport models will be well-positioned to compete for this substantial contract.

## Notice

Merseytravel on behalf of 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merseytravel on behalf of 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: Please note that this opportunity will be procured via the Merseytravel account on the northwest portal The Chest.

Renewal: This will be a 5 year commission with a 1 year possible extension. The renewal procurement will be undertaken approximately 8 months ahead of the contract ending.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023666-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 17:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023666-2024
- 28 Jun 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019870-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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