--- title: "Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-17" --- # Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf30.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new Central AVL system (CAVL), aimed at enhancing bus franchising operations. The initiative, titled "Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement," falls under the services category and is situated in Liverpool, UKD72 region. This project is crucial as the Authority prepares to manage the full bus network by the end of 2027. A critical deadline is the 31st October 2025, marking the end of the pre-market engagement period, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and provide feedback through the Proactis portal to help shape the future procurement specifications. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in real-time operating system software development, electronic ticketing, and AVL technology to expand their market presence. SMEs, in particular, may find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities, providing a pathway for growth and collaboration. The CAVL system will require a robust, cloud-based solution for real-time data integration and monitoring, suitable for companies experienced with transport equipment and data integration. By engaging early in the planning process, businesses can position themselves as leading candidates to influence the advancement of transportation systems within the Liverpool region. ## Notice LCRCA is preparing for the introduction of bus franchising, starting in September 2026 with the full LCR bus network being franchised by the end of 2027, the LCRCA will directly manage network design, operational performance and operator payments. A Central AVL system (CAVL) is needed to act as the single source of truth for vehicle tracking, punctuality and network performance monitoring. The system will need to be fully tested and deployed prior to the end of May 2026 CAVL will consolidate data from multiple sources - including Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs), on-bus static AVL units and SIRI feeds - to produce consistent and accurate real-time information for passenger systems and performance analytics for both LCRCA and operators. The CAVL system will underpin the LCRCA's franchising and customer delivery framework. It must be cloud-based, secure and capable of handling data from all franchised operators, with configurable outputs for real-time information, punctuality and contractual performance. Core functions include: * Punctuality monitoring - covering both start point (PM1) and intermediate points (PM2) as part of the bus franchising customer delivery framework. * Real-time monitoring of vehicle location (including live map), speed, headway, dwell time and journey times * Acting as the authoritative AVL data source for all franchised operators. * Managing disruptions and disruption messaging * Ingesting AVL data from both ETMs and static AVL units * Ensuring consistent GPS accuracy and refresh rates across operators. * Validating schedules using TXC files to identify early, late, on-time and missed mileage * Generating punctuality, reliability and Excess Waiting Time (EWT) KPIs. * Providing operator-specific access controls so that each operator can only view and report on its own data. * Offering open APIs and data feeds for integration with real-time passenger information systems and journey planners. * Delivering configurable dashboards and reporting tools for both operators and LCRCA. * Supporting integration with the future Contract Management and Payment Calculator System Suppliers are invited to express their interest in receiving further details about this potential future procurement by opting in via the Proactis portal. As part of this engagement, suppliers should review the pre-market engagement brief and submit the requested information. In particular, we are seeking your views on how your systems could meet LCRCA's requirements, including: * Technical feasibility of your proposed solution * Deployment approach, with consideration for meeting delivery timescales * Ongoing support and maintenance arrangements Your input will help shape the specification and ensure the procurement reflects market capability. To respond to this pre market engagement please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/ if you are registered or register at: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register You will then be able to search for the project name: Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement or the project reference number: DN794680 You will then be able to follow the directions to register your interest and submit the requested. ### Planning Information To respond to this pre market engagement please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/ if you are registered or register at: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register You will then be able to search for the project name: Central AVL system (CAVL) Pre Market Engagement or the project reference number: DN794680 You will then be able to follow the directions to register your interest and submit the requested. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066461-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | | 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 | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines - 30144300 - Vehicle-counting machines - 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066461-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066461-2025 17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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