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title: "Supply of Disposable Smart Tickets for SPT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519733"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-03-27"
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# Supply of Disposable Smart Tickets for SPT

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519733

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of disposable smart tickets is managed by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), located at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. This open tender, identified as "Supply of Disposable Smart Tickets for SPT", was actively soliciting bids until the deadline on 11 January 2018. The awarded contract, signed on 21 March 2018, is set for a period of four years with a potential two-year extension, focusing on the supply of ITSO certified smartcards for public transport purposes, which falls under the goods category in the transport industry.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of smartcard technology, particularly those with accreditation in ITSO standards. Companies looking to engage with SPT should ideally have a minimum yearly turnover of £700,000 and demonstrate required technical qualifications, including relevant insurance coverage and quality certifications. The successful bidder will be expected to manage a call-off ordering system, aligning production with SPT's requirements to support the growth of their transport services.

## Notice

SPT has awarded a contract to Confidex Ltd for supply disposable ITSO certified smartcards in the types below. The Contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of SPT. Ticket types will be ordered on a call-off basis as detailed below. The timing of each batch and the number of smartcards in the batches will be mutually agreed between SPT and the successful contractor and will be based on supply factors, and the predicted requirement for disposable tickets. The tickets will be ordered in the following quantities. There are three main tickets that we require and the call off volumes are below: Ticket Type Call-off volumes Single Smart Ticket 1,500,000 Roll of Single Smart Ticket 1,000,000 Car Park Tickets 3 Fold 250,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 15 stations on the Glasgow Subway, the system is based on ITSO smartcard technology and will use two forms of smartcards, disposables for single, return and all-day journeys and reusable for period passes and more expensive ticket products. The ticketing system is supplied by Scheidt & Bachmann. SPT is aiming to procure a contract to supply disposable ITSO certified smartcards in the types below. The Contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of SPT. It is the intention of SPT to award this contract to a single supplier to ensure that all aspects of the commission are carried out in a seamless and co-ordinated manner with a single point of contact. A Contract to supply disposable ITSO certified smartcards in the types below. The Contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of SPT. Patronage of the Subway is currently 13-14 million passenger journeys per year. Growth is predicted at a rate of approximately 3% per year between 2017 and 2021. It is the intention of SPT to award this commission to a single supplier to ensure that all aspects of the commission are carried out in a seamless and co-ordinated manner with a single point of contact. Ticket types will be ordered on a call-off basis as detailed in below table. The timing of each batch and the number of smartcards in the batches will be mutually agreed between SPT and the successful contractor and will be based on supply factors, and the predicted requirement for disposable tickets. The tickets will be ordered in the following quantities. There are three main tickets that we require and the call off volumes are below: Ticket Type Call-off volumes Single Smart Ticket 663 1,500,000 Roll of Single Smart Ticket 664 1,000,000 Car Park Tickets 3 Fold 838 250,000

Renewal: this is initially a four year contract, however we have a 24 month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314924 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314924
- 23 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302177

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302177
  Supply of Disposable Smart Tickets for SPT - A Contract to supply disposable ITSO certified smartcards in the types below. The Contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of SPT. It is the intention of SPT to award this commission to a single supplier to ensure that all aspects of the commission are carried out in a seamless and co-ordinated manner with a single point of contact. Ticket types will be ordered on a call-off basis as detailed in below table. The timing of each batch and the number of smartcards in the batches will be mutually agreed between SPT and the successful contractor and will be based on supply factors, and the predicted requirement for disposable tickets. The tickets will be ordered in the following quantities. There are three main tickets that we require and the call off volumes are below: Ticket Type Call-off volumes Single Smart Ticket 1,500,000 Roll of Single Smart Ticket 1,000,000 Car Park Tickets 3 Fold 250,000
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314924
  Supply of Disposable Smart Tickets for SPT - SPT has awarded a contract to Confidex Ltd for supply disposable ITSO certified smartcards in the types below. The Contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further two years at the sole discretion of SPT. Ticket types will be ordered on a call-off basis as detailed below. The timing of each batch and the number of smartcards in the batches will be mutually agreed between SPT and the successful contractor and will be based on supply factors, and the predicted requirement for disposable tickets. The tickets will be ordered in the following quantities. There are three main tickets that we require and the call off volumes are below: Ticket Type Call-off volumes Single Smart Ticket 1,500,000 Roll of Single Smart Ticket 1,000,000 Car Park Tickets 3 Fold 250,000

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519733
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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