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title: "Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd5a"
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# Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd5a

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## Summary

This procurement process conducted by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport focuses on acquiring merchant services for mass transit transactions. The initiative, categorised under financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, aims to enhance the transit systems in Glasgow. The tender has advanced to the award stage, with U.S. Bank Europe DAC, trading as Elavon Merchant Services, selected as the successful supplier. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £822,000, was signed on 5th January 2026. The project's completion signifies the integration with Visa Platform Connect, crucial for the seamless operation of Subway entry and exit gates.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the financial services and technology sectors, especially those with expertise in processing financial transactions and integration with established payment platforms. It suits companies capable of maintaining substantial direct involvement in service provision, as reflected in the stipulation against high levels of subcontracting. The tender highlights the growing demand for innovative payment solutions in public transport, encouraging entities with similar capabilities to engage with future opportunities in this evolving market. SMEs, in particular, may need to demonstrate significant technical and economic credentials to compete successfully.

## Notice

SPT has a requirement to procure merchant services for Mass Transit Transactions. The contractor must have an existing integration with Visa Platform Connect (VPC) https://www.visaacceptance.com/en-gb/solutions/connector-tools/visa-platform-connect.html to ensure seamless integration with the S&B systems. The Subway entry/exit gates are supplied by Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (S&B) of Moenchengladbach, Germany. S&B will be supplying the contactless payment Account Based Ticketing (ABT) solution through their Fare Go Open Payments platform utilising Visa Platform Connect transaction handling.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT has a requirement to procure merchant services for Mass Transit Transactions. The contractor must have an existing integration with Visa Platform Connect (VPC) https://www.visaacceptance.com/en-gb/solutions/connector-tools/visa-platform-connect.html to ensure seamless integration with the S&B systems. The Subway entry/exit gates are supplied by Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (S&B) of Moenchengladbach, Germany. S&B will be supplying the contactless payment Account Based Ticketing (ABT) solution through their Fare Go Open Payments platform utilising Visa Platform Connect transaction handling

Options: SPT reserves the right to procure any related services from the awarded contractor without limit to value.

Renewal: A 5 years optional extension clause is included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033346-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £822,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | U.S. BANK EUROPE DAC TRADING AS ELAVON MERCHANT SERVICES (ELAVON). |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033346-2026
- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037552-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783604
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10382
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.visaacceptance.com/en-gb/solutions/connector-tools/visa-platform-connect.html

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