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title: "Central Automatic Vehicle Location processing and reporting system"
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# Central Automatic Vehicle Location processing and reporting system

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b09

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves Merseytravel, a sub-central government authority based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, seeking solutions for their Central Automatic Vehicle Location (CAVL) processing and reporting system. This tender falls within the services category and aims to enhance bus operation management through a GPS-based fleet monitoring system. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a value of £1,062,497.06, and is set to commence on 15 May 2026, lasting until 31 March 2033. Merseytravel opted for a direct award procurement method due to critical time constraints and previous unsuccessful open competition attempts, ensuring service continuity and compliance by partnering with CORVIA LIMITED TRADING AS TICKETER, a large-scale supplier based in Hungerford, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real-time operating system software development services, especially those capable of delivering robust operational control and enhanced passenger information solutions. Leveraging a direct award method, it provides an expedited pathway for businesses that can meet technical and operational requirements efficiently. Companies with expertise in transport management and real-time tracking technologies can benefit immensely from this tender, contributing to improving public transport infrastructure while expanding their portfolio in the government services sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a Central Automatic Vehicle Location (CAVL) system, comprising a GPS-based fleet monitoring and management solution for bus operations. The system will provide real-time tracking of vehicles across the network, enabling improved operational control, enhanced service reliability, and proactive management of delays and disruptions. It is expected to support the delivery of accurate and timely passenger information, including real-time arrival predictions through on-street displays, online platforms, and mobile applications. In addition, the CAVL system will generate comprehensive operational and performance data to support service monitoring, network planning, and ongoing service optimisation. The solution will form a key element of the Authority's transport technology infrastructure and is intended to improve operational efficiency, enhance the passenger experience, and strengthen overall network performance and control.

### Procurement Information

The Authority is seeking to implement a Central Automatic Vehicle Location (CAVL) system to support the mobilisation and operation of its bus franchise services. The system is a critical operational dependency, providing real-time fleet tracking, passenger information, and network performance data. It is required to be fully operational from Day One / Category 1 launch to ensure service continuity, compliance with passenger information obligations, and effective operational control of the network. An open procurement process was previously undertaken in accordance with applicable procurement regulations and appropriately advertised. However, this process was subsequently cancelled prior to contract award as the submissions received did not meet the Authority's technical, operational, and mobilisation requirements within the required timescales. As a result, no contract was awarded under the original procedure. Given the fixed and immovable deadline associated with bus franchise commencement, there is insufficient time to re-run a full open competition without creating a material risk to service mobilisation, operational readiness, and continuity of passenger-facing services. The Authority therefore requires a compliant alternative procurement route to ensure delivery of a fit-for-purpose solution within the necessary timeframe. The Authority proposes to proceed via an appropriate framework agreement permitting direct award in accordance with its established call-off procedures. This approach is considered compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 principles, as the framework has been competitively established and provides a lawful route to award without re-opening competition. In addition, the use of a compliant framework and adherence to published call-off procedures significantly mitigates the risk of successful legal challenge, as transparency, equal treatment, and pre-agreed commercial terms are maintained. On this basis, the Authority considers that the proposed route is both legally robust and the only viable option to ensure timely delivery of a critical operational system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037761-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,062,497 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORVIA LIMITED TRADING AS TICKETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037761-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037761-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037756-2026
  24th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk
- https://ticketer.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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