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title: "On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability) Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services"
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# On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability) Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services

Buyer: South West Smart Applications Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f0b7

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## Summary

South West Smart Applications Limited, trading as Smart Applications Management, is procuring a framework covering transport technology and consultancy. Lot 1 covers nine on-vehicle digital technology areas: automated vehicle location, CCTV, automatic passenger counting, traffic-light priority, vehicle radio communications, on-bus destination displays, audio-visual passenger information, bridge-strike prevention and vehicle computing. These solutions must integrate with onboard and back-office systems and support secure communications, monitoring, diagnostics, remote management and ongoing support. Lot 2 covers franchised bus scheme development, transport ticketing and payment policy, technical and revenue scheme delivery, governance and bidding, concessionary travel management, and technical concessionary support. The framework is intended for public-sector transport bodies and operators. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure for an open framework, with electronic submission allowed in English. Bids and enquiries were due by 19 October 2026 at 12:00 and 25 September 2026 at 12:00 respectively; the award decision was due by 3 November 2026. The framework period is 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034, with additional purchases permitted. It has two lots, each valued at £50 million excluding VAT and £60 million including VAT; the total framework value is £100 million excluding VAT and £120 million including VAT. Evaluation for both lots is 60% quality and technical, 30% price and 10% social value. A 3% management fee applies to call-off orders.

This opportunity suits SMEs and suppliers able to provide specialist transport technology, integrated vehicle systems or public-transport consultancy. Lot 1 is relevant to manufacturers, software developers, systems integrators and support providers with capability in fleet location, onboard CCTV, passenger counting, traffic-signal priority, secure radio communications, passenger displays and announcements, bridge-strike alerts, or vehicle computing platforms. Suppliers should be able to deliver robust vehicle-grade equipment, interoperability, cybersecurity, resilient operation, remote configuration and software management, monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, maintenance and lifecycle support. Lot 2 suits consultancies and technical specialists experienced in bus franchising, financial and network modelling, ticketing technologies such as ITSO and contactless EMV, electronic ticket machines, revenue reimbursement and apportionment, governance, procurement, stakeholder engagement and independent assurance. Economic and technical requirements apply to both lots.

## Notice

Smart Applications Management Limited (SAM) is the trading name of South West Smart Applications Limited, a Membership based central purchasing body, which owns and runs the National Mobilities Procurement Hub for its Members. The Goods and Services will be supplied via Award Without Competition and by Competitive Selection Process. Lot 1 of this Framework is seeking the provision of On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability). Lot 1 - has 9 parts: Lot 1 - Part 1 - Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Solution Provision of an integrated Automated Vehicle Location solution capable of accurately determining and communicating vehicle location in real time. The solution shall support route, journey and stop association, estimated arrival/departure information and integration with other onboard and back-office systems. Requirements include resilient positioning, industry-standard data interfaces, remote configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, security and ongoing support throughout the solution lifecycle. Lot 1 - Part 2 - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Solution Provision of a comprehensive onboard CCTV solution providing appropriate internal and external vehicle coverage for passenger safety, operational management and incident investigation. The solution shall support continuous high-quality recording, secure storage and retrieval, authorised access and evidential integrity. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, equipment health monitoring, remote diagnostics, secure communications, configurable camera arrangements and enhanced analytics where required. Lot 1 - Part 3 - Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Solution Provision of an Automatic Passenger Counting solution capable of accurately recording passenger boarding and alighting and determining vehicle occupancy without driver intervention. The solution shall provide reliable passenger-count data for operational, planning and passenger-information purposes and integrate with onboard and central systems. Requirements include appropriate counting accuracy, standardised interfaces, secure data transfer, reporting, monitoring, diagnostics, remote management and resilient operation. Lot 1 - Part 4 - Traffic Light Priority (TLP) Solution Provision of a Traffic Light Priority solution enabling suitably equipped vehicles to request priority at traffic signals based on vehicle location, route and operational circumstances. The solution shall support configurable and conditional priority strategies and integration with vehicle, roadside and central systems. Requirements include secure, low-latency communications, monitoring and reporting, remote configuration, interoperability, performance analysis, testing, cybersecurity and ongoing technical support. Lot 1 - Part 5 - Comms Tool (Radio) Solution Provision of an onboard communications solution enabling reliable and secure voice and data communication between drivers, vehicles and operational control functions. The solution shall support operational messaging, service information, alerts and emergency communications through an appropriate driver interface. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, secure communications, operational logging, remote configuration, equipment monitoring, diagnostics and resilient operation across the vehicle fleet. Lot 1 - Part 6 - On-Bus Destination Solution Provision of integrated on-bus destination equipment capable of clearly displaying route and destination information to passengers and intending passengers. Solutions shall support appropriate front, side and rear displays, accessibility and visibility requirements and integration with onboard systems to automate displayed information. Requirements include remote configuration, operational overrides, equipment monitoring, diagnostics, secure communications, robust vehicle-grade equipment and ongoing maintenance and support. Lot 1 - Part 7 - Audio Visual Passenger Information (AVA) Solution Provision of an accessible onboard Audio Visual Passenger Information solution delivering automated visual and audible information concerning routes, destinations, next stops, disruptions and other relevant passenger messages. The solution shall integrate with vehicle location and onboard systems to trigger information accurately. Requirements include accessible presentation, remote and priority messaging, configurable content, secure communications, monitoring, diagnostics, resilient operation and ongoing system support. Lot 1 - Part 8 - Bridge Strike Prevention Solution Provision of an onboard Bridge Strike Prevention solution designed to reduce the risk of vehicles approaching or striking structures with insufficient clearance. The solution shall use vehicle dimensions together with accurate location, mapping and detection information to provide timely audible and visual driver warnings. Requirements include reliable hazard identification, minimisation of false alerts, offline resilience, secure updates, event logging, diagnostics and onboard-system integration. Lot 1 - Part 9 - Vehicle Compute Capability (VCC) Solution Provision of a robust onboard Vehicle Compute Capability providing a shared computing platform for hosting, integrating and managing multiple vehicle applications and data services. The solution shall provide sufficient processing capacity, storage and future scalability while supporting secure application separation and interoperability. Requirements include edge processing, secure communications, remote software management, monitoring and diagnostics, onboard-system integration and future expansion throughout its operational lifecycle. Lot 2 is for Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services. It has 6 Parts: Lot 2 - Part 1 - Franchised Bus Scheme Development and Implementation Support The provision of specialist consultancy services to support the development, assessment and implementation of bus franchising schemes. Services may include business cases, network and commercial design, financial modelling, consultation, procurement, mobilisation, integrated fares and ticketing, assets and technology, contract management, service permits, independent assurance and stakeholder engagement. Lot 2 - Part 2 - Transport Ticketing Management Policy Advice The provision of strategic, policy and management consultancy relating to transport ticketing and payment systems. Services may encompass ITSO, Stored Value, contactless EMV, barcode and QR ticketing, Account Based and Multi-Token Ticketing, Mobility as a Service, and wider ticketing initiatives across public-sector authorities, transport operators and national organisations. Lot 2 - Part 3 - Transport Ticketing Technical & Revenue Scheme Delivery The provision of technical consultancy and delivery support for transport ticketing schemes, including development of technical specifications, implementation and integration of ITSO and other ticketing technologies, Electronic Ticket Machines and ticketing readers. Services may also include management of multi-platform implementations and development of technical solutions through engagement with relevant stakeholders. Lot 2 - Part 4 - Transport Ticketing Governance, Research and Competitive Bidding Services The provision of specialist support relating to transport ticketing governance, research, procurement and competitive funding or bidding activities. Services may include governance advice for public and commercial organisations, preparation of grant, tender and franchise submissions, support for public procurement exercises, and research activities contributing to sustainable transport policy and delivery. Lot 2 - Part 5 - Entitlement (Concessionary) Travel Management Services The provision of management, policy and project support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, with particular emphasis on revenue reimbursement and apportionment. Services may include multi-operator and multimodal schemes, multiple ITSO HOPS and Customer Management Systems, and schemes operating across multiple ticketing channels, technologies and participating organisations. Lot 2 - Part 6 - Technical Entitlement (Concessionary) Support Services The provision of specialist technical support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, including reimbursement implementation, revenue modelling and apportionment, ETM data analysis, national reimbursement guidance and alternative allocation methodologies. Services may also encompass auditable datasets, payment reporting, stakeholder-led revenue solutions and expert technical evidence supporting appeals, tribunals or legal proceedings.

### Lot Information

On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability)

Lot 1 - On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability). Lot 1 comprises nine on-vehicle technology Parts, with the detailed Requirements Specification forming the basis from which deliverables may be identified at individual call-off. The 9 Parts are: Lot 1 - Part 1 - Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Solution Provision of an integrated Automated Vehicle Location solution capable of accurately determining and communicating vehicle location in real time. The solution shall support route, journey and stop association, estimated arrival/departure information and integration with other onboard and back-office systems. Requirements include resilient positioning, industry-standard data interfaces, remote configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, security and ongoing support throughout the solution lifecycle. Lot 1 - Part 2 - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Solution Provision of a comprehensive onboard CCTV solution providing appropriate internal and external vehicle coverage for passenger safety, operational management and incident investigation. The solution shall support continuous high-quality recording, secure storage and retrieval, authorised access and evidential integrity. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, equipment health monitoring, remote diagnostics, secure communications, configurable camera arrangements and enhanced analytics where required. Lot 1 - Part 3 - Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Solution Provision of an Automatic Passenger Counting solution capable of accurately recording passenger boarding and alighting and determining vehicle occupancy without driver intervention. The solution shall provide reliable passenger-count data for operational, planning and passenger-information purposes and integrate with onboard and central systems. Requirements include appropriate counting accuracy, standardised interfaces, secure data transfer, reporting, monitoring, diagnostics, remote management and resilient operation. Lot 1 - Part 4 - Traffic Light Priority (TLP) Solution Provision of a Traffic Light Priority solution enabling suitably equipped vehicles to request priority at traffic signals based on vehicle location, route and operational circumstances. The solution shall support configurable and conditional priority strategies and integration with vehicle, roadside and central systems. Requirements include secure, low-latency communications, monitoring and reporting, remote configuration, interoperability, performance analysis, testing, cybersecurity and ongoing technical support. Lot 1 - Part 5 - Comms Tool (Radio) Solution Provision of an onboard communications solution enabling reliable and secure voice and data communication between drivers, vehicles and operational control functions. The solution shall support operational messaging, service information, alerts and emergency communications through an appropriate driver interface. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, secure communications, operational logging, remote configuration, equipment monitoring, diagnostics and resilient operation across the vehicle fleet. Lot 1 - Part 6 - On-Bus Destination Solution Provision of integrated on-bus destination equipment capable of clearly displaying route and destination information to passengers and intending passengers. Solutions shall support appropriate front, side and rear displays, accessibility and visibility requirements and integration with onboard systems to automate displayed information. Requirements include remote configuration, operational overrides, equipment monitoring, diagnostics, secure communications, robust vehicle-grade equipment and ongoing maintenance and support. Lot 1 - Part 7 - Audio Visual Passenger Information (AVA) Solution Provision of an accessible onboard Audio Visual Passenger Information solution delivering automated visual and audible information concerning routes, destinations, next stops, disruptions and other relevant passenger messages. The solution shall integrate with vehicle location and onboard systems to trigger information accurately. Requirements include accessible presentation, remote and priority messaging, configurable content, secure communications, monitoring, diagnostics, resilient operation and ongoing system support. Lot 1 - Part 8 - Bridge Strike Prevention Solution Provision of an onboard Bridge Strike Prevention solution designed to reduce the risk of vehicles approaching or striking structures with insufficient clearance. The solution shall use vehicle dimensions together with accurate location, mapping and detection information to provide timely audible and visual driver warnings. Requirements include reliable hazard identification, minimisation of false alerts, offline resilience, secure updates, event logging, diagnostics and onboard-system integration. Lot 1 - Part 9 - Vehicle Compute Capability (VCC) Solution Provision of a robust onboard Vehicle Compute Capability providing a shared computing platform for hosting, integrating and managing multiple vehicle applications and data services. The solution shall provide sufficient processing capacity, storage and future scalability while supporting secure application separation and interoperability. Requirements include edge processing, secure communications, remote software management, monitoring and diagnostics, onboard-system integration and future expansion throughout its operational lifecycle. Lot 1 Goods and Services will be supplied via Award Without Competition and by Competitive Selection Process.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Each Framework Lot is based around a core offering, which is defined and enables the Suppliers to be compared against each other to determine the Most Advantageous Tenderer. The Framework also allows Suppliers to provide Options for the Purchaser which are related to the core Lot offerings and complement a wider offer.

Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services

Lot 2 is for Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services. It has 6 Parts: Lot 2 - Part 1 - Franchised Bus Scheme Development and Implementation Support The provision of specialist consultancy services to support the development, assessment and implementation of bus franchising schemes. Services may include business cases, network and commercial design, financial modelling, consultation, procurement, mobilisation, integrated fares and ticketing, assets and technology, contract management, service permits, independent assurance and stakeholder engagement. Lot 2 - Part 2 - Transport Ticketing Management Policy Advice The provision of strategic, policy and management consultancy relating to transport ticketing and payment systems. Services may encompass ITSO, Stored Value, contactless EMV, barcode and QR ticketing, Account Based and Multi-Token Ticketing, Mobility as a Service, and wider ticketing initiatives across public-sector authorities, transport operators and national organisations. Lot 2 - Part 3 - Transport Ticketing Technical & Revenue Scheme Delivery The provision of technical consultancy and delivery support for transport ticketing schemes, including development of technical specifications, implementation and integration of ITSO and other ticketing technologies, Electronic Ticket Machines and ticketing readers. Services may also include management of multi-platform implementations and development of technical solutions through engagement with relevant stakeholders. Lot 2 - Part 4 - Transport Ticketing Governance, Research and Competitive Bidding Services The provision of specialist support relating to transport ticketing governance, research, procurement and competitive funding or bidding activities. Services may include governance advice for public and commercial organisations, preparation of grant, tender and franchise submissions, support for public procurement exercises, and research activities contributing to sustainable transport policy and delivery. Lot 2 - Part 5 - Entitlement (Concessionary) Travel Management Services The provision of management, policy and project support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, with particular emphasis on revenue reimbursement and apportionment. Services may include multi-operator and multimodal schemes, multiple ITSO HOPS and Customer Management Systems, and schemes operating across multiple ticketing channels, technologies and participating organisations. Lot 2 - Part 6 - Technical Entitlement (Concessionary) Support Services The provision of specialist technical support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, including reimbursement implementation, revenue modelling and apportionment, ETM data analysis, national reimbursement guidance and alternative allocation methodologies. Services may also encompass auditable datasets, payment reporting, stakeholder-led revenue solutions and expert technical evidence supporting appeals, tribunals or legal proceedings. Lot 2 Goods and Services will be supplied via Award Without Competition and by Competitive Selection Process.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Each Framework Lot is based around a core offering, which is defined and enables the Suppliers to be compared against each other to determine the Most Advantageous Tenderer. The Framework also allows Suppliers to provide Options for the Purchaser which are related to the core Lot offerings and complement a wider offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085160-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2034 |
| Recurrence | 2028-09-08 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | South West Smart Applications Limited |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Postcode area | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 2AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 34980000 - Transport tickets
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2026 at 08:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085160-2026
- 2 Sep 2026 at 16:58 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083223-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085160-2026
  9th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083223-2026
  2nd September 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21791
  The attached file summarises the main organisations and bodies who would be eligible to use the Framework to call-off Orders. The list is not exclusive.
- https://www.nationalmobilitiesprocurementhub.co.uk/latest
  The Technical Requirements and Full Copy of the Invitation to Tender is available from: procurement@nationalmobilitiesprocurementhub.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-22001
  The above file details the organisations eligible to use the NMPH. The list is not exclusive.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.innovatious.uk
- http://www.systra.com
- http://www.talktosam.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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