---
title: "Real Time Information System for Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a2e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Real Time Information System for Buses

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a2e

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring a Real Time Information System for Buses, aimed at providing and supporting real-time data for bus passengers, local authorities, and bus operators. This procurement process is initiated as a tender, classified under special-purpose road passenger transport services. The project spans locations across the United Kingdom regions UKK1 and UKK2. A future notice date is planned for 1 November 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 July 2026 and potentially extend until 30 June 2035. The tender is valued at £7,000,000, with a gross amount of £8,400,000.

This tender holds significant potential for businesses operating within the technology and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in IT systems for public transportation. It presents an opportunity for companies that can offer innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and passenger experience of bus services. Suitable candidates would include midsize to large firms experienced in handling complex service contracts for public authorities, capable of delivering robust and scalable solutions compliant with governmental regulations. This project not only allows businesses to expand their portfolios but also strengthens their position as leaders in the smart transportation industry.

## Notice

The provision and maintenance of a real time information (RTI) system for bus passengers, local authorities and bus operators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023710-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 10:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023710-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023710-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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