--- title: "Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027 Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a18f.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the development and implementation of a Real Time Information system for bus services titled "Real Time Information - Bus Journeys 2027." This open procedure contract involves delivering the full spectrum of the RTI system, including the prediction engine, content management system, and displays, with coverage expanding across the West of England region (UKK). As of the latest information from July 2026, the procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions required by 10th August 2026, while the tender will be awarded by 11th September 2026. The expected start date for the contract is 25th September 2026, ending on 30th September 2031, with possible extensions up to 2035. The total budget for this procurement is £12 million gross, facilitated through the Atamis e-sourcing Portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real-time passenger information systems, particularly those with expertise in content management and electronic display solutions. Enterprises that can deliver comprehensive technical solutions, comply with stringent economic and technical selection criteria, and competitively price their offerings would find this contract a lucrative opportunity to expand operations. By securing this contract, businesses can engage with a key regional public authority and play a vital role in enhancing the public transportation infrastructure in the West of England, thus augmenting their portfolio and market presence. ## Notice Real Time Information system for Bus Services - a prime contractor to deliver all elements of the RTI system, including the prediction engine, content management system, and displays. This includes supply, installation and maintenance of the displays across the West of England region. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: N/A Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 48 Months (4 years) in increments of a minimum of 6 Months by giving not less than 30 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. ### Planning Information The Authority has engaged with a small group of suppliers to assess the current state of the market, the activity has been focused on information gathering and assessing market size. The primary output of this has been to select the Open Procedure over a framework in order to engage with the widest range of suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062631-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | 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 | TLK South West (England), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 09:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062631-2026 - 3 Jul 2026 at 08:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062587-2026 - 22 May 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048009-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062631-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062587-2026 3rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048009-2026 22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Notice URLs - https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359-Using-the-Supplier-Portal - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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