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title: "Inverness ERDF Smart City: Smart Mobility - Supply and Installation of Smart Bus Stop Units"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)"
published: "2018-01-03"
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# Inverness ERDF Smart City: Smart Mobility - Supply and Installation of Smart Bus Stop Units

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510555

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "Inverness ERDF Smart City: Smart Mobility - Supply and Installation of Smart Bus Stop Units." This initiative falls under the transport sector and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage has reached the award phase as of 3rd January 2018. The project involves the installation of smart bus stop units that will enhance public transport communication with features such as Quick Response (QR) codes and Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. The budget for this project is approximately £104,309. Interested businesses should have relevant experience in similar projects to participate successfully.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of transport infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in smart technology integration. Companies specialising in smart city solutions, transport communication systems, and public transport installations would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender. The capacity to provide contemporary bus stop infrastructure alongside an understanding of integrating smart technologies will be crucial for potential suppliers seeking to leverage this opportunity for growth within the public transport sector.

## Notice

HITRANS/THC will be the client for the supply and installation of the Smart Bus Stop Units (including Poles, Displays and Flags) in Inverness under the ERDF-funded Smart Mobility Inverness project, as detailed in the Specification as set out in Appendix 1 to this ITT. Each of the new installations should incorporate both a unique Quick Response (QR) code and a unique Near Field Communication (NFC) tag so that any passenger with an enabled smart phone will be able to access live passenger information via Traveline Scotland's website/mobile app in addition to the hard copy displays which will be erected in the display case. Bus stop poles should also have the capacity to accommodate new RTPI displays in the future.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HITRANS/THC will be the client for the supply and installation of the Smart Bus Stop Units (including Poles, Displays and Flags) in Inverness under the ERDF-funded Smart Mobility Inverness project as detailed in the Specification as set out in Appendix 1 to this ITT. Each of the new installations should incorporate both a unique Quick Response (QR) code and a unique Near Field Communication (NFC) tag so that any passenger with an enabled smart phone will be able to access live passenger information via Traveline Scotland's website/mobile app in addition to the hard copy displays which will be erected in the display case. Bus stop poles should also have the capacity to accommodate new RTPI displays in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305439 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,308 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) |
| Additional buyers | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXTERNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928440 - Bus-stop posts

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305439
- 5 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294401

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294401&idx=2
  5th September 2017 - Appendix 2 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294401&idx=3
  5th September 2017 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294401&idx=4
  5th September 2017 - ERDF/scot.gov Logo
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294401&idx=5
  5th September 2017 - ESPD for HITANS/THC Smart Mobility 2017:01
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294401&idx=1
  5th September 2017 - Invitation to Tender: Inverness ERDF Smart Mobility - Smart Bus Stop Units Supply and Installation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294401
  Inverness ERDF Smart City: Smart Mobility - Supply and Installation of Smart Bus Stop Units - HITRANS/THC will be the client for the supply and installation of the Smart Bus Stop Units (including Poles, Displays and Flags) in Inverness under the ERDF-funded Smart Mobility Inverness project, as detailed in the Specification as set out in Appendix 1 to this ITT. Each of the new installations should incorporate both a unique Quick Response (QR) code and a unique Near Field Communication (NFC) tag so that any passenger with an enabled smart phone will be able to access live passenger information via Traveline Scotland's website/mobile app in addition to the hard copy displays which will be erected in the display case. Bus stop poles should also have the capacity to accommodate new RTPI displays in the future.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305439
  Inverness ERDF Smart City: Smart Mobility - Supply and Installation of Smart Bus Stop Units - HITRANS/THC will be the client for the supply and installation of the Smart Bus Stop Units (including Poles, Displays and Flags) in Inverness under the ERDF-funded Smart Mobility Inverness project, as detailed in the Specification as set out in Appendix 1 to this ITT. Each of the new installations should incorporate both a unique Quick Response (QR) code and a unique Near Field Communication (NFC) tag so that any passenger with an enabled smart phone will be able to access live passenger information via Traveline Scotland's website/mobile app in addition to the hard copy displays which will be erected in the display case. Bus stop poles should also have the capacity to accommodate new RTPI displays in the future.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.hitrans.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510555

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