--- title: "2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b854.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-25" --- # 2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot) Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b854.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is currently at the tender stage for procuring a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Cloud Hosted System. This procurement process is structured into multiple lots, with the title "2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)." It falls under the services category, specifically IT services which include consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and the tender is active. Located in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, the tender allows suppliers to bid for one or more of the three lots available: Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services (Lot 1), RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration (Lot 2), and Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software (Lot 3). The submission deadline is set for July 20, 2026, at 09:00 AM BST, with bids needing to remain valid for 120 days. This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those skilled in software package development and real-time information systems. Businesses can benefit from participating in a procurement project that underscores flexibility, accountability, and value for money. The three distinct lots cater to various industry specialisations, enabling IT firms capable of delivering comprehensive digital display solutions, data management, and system integration to compete effectively. With an allowance for extensions up to 24 months, successful bidders can secure long-term engagement with a reputable regional authority, aiding in business growth and portfolio enhancement. ## Notice Aberdeenshire Council currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. ### Lot Information Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats. Renewal: Extensions up to 24 months. Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats. Renewal: Extension available for 24 months. Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration Aberdeenshire Council ("the Council") currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers. To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots. The Lots are defined as: - Lot 1 - Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services; - Lot 2 - RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration; - Lot 3 - Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software. Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats. Renewal: Extension up to 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059759-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30199790 - Timetables - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059759-2026 - 18 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057671-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835035 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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