---
title: "Real Time Passenger Information Hardware Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Real Time Passenger Information Hardware Units

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db2d

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has recently completed the tender process for a comprehensive Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution. This procurement, titled "Real Time Passenger Information Hardware Units," falls under the 'goods' category and is related to the passenger information system industry. The contract, awarded under a selective framework agreement, involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of RTPI display hardware within Southampton, UK. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 4 August 2026, and the contract execution period from 24 August 2026 to 22 August 2031. The total contract value is £1,800,000, with provisions for additional purchases if needed, under certain conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger information systems, including SMEs like J M W Systems Limited, which was awarded this contract. Companies with capabilities in RTPI hardware supply and related services can find potential for growth by engaging in similar future contracts, particularly those involving advanced technology solutions and integrated support services. The project involves opportunities in areas such as site surveying, planning and consent support, and both solar-powered and conventional installations, providing a robust scope for businesses in these fields to compete effectively.

## Notice

To provide a fully managed Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution for a period of five years. The contract includes the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing support of RTPI display hardware and associated infrastructure across the Southampton administrative area. The scope includes solar-powered and mains-powered RTPI displays, shelter-mounted displays, pole-mounted displays and large-format transport hub totems. To provide a service including site surveys, planning and advertising consent support, electrical connections, installation, commissioning, asset management, fault monitoring, maintenance, repairs, software support and contract management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073674-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J M W SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48813000 - Passenger information system

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073674-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073674-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec9e
- https://www.jmw-systems.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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