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title: "Supply & Implementation of a Public Transport Database and Information System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621430"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)"
published: "2020-05-14"
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# Supply & Implementation of a Public Transport Database and Information System

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621430

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Supply & Implementation of a Public Transport Database and Information System." This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Inverness, UK. The tender is set to close on 1st June 2020, at 12:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 2nd June 2020 at 8:30 AM. The estimated contract value is £120,000, covering an initial three-year term with the possibility of three one-year renewals. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to submit electronic bids through the designated platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in software development, data management, and public transport solutions. Businesses that have previously worked on similar projects, particularly those providing passenger transport timetable database systems, would be well placed to compete. As HITRANS looks to enhance its transport information systems in compliance with national guidelines, companies with experience in delivering such databases and systems are encouraged to participate, fostering business growth through successful contract acquisition.

## Notice

The provision of a public transport database and information system designed to produce and maintain public transport timetable information in compliance with national guidelines for the supply of data to Traveline Scotland, other key external agencies and users within the HITRANS area (including Argyll and Bute, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands and Western Isles Local Authority Areas). Please refer to attached supporting documents for detailed specification and requirements of the contract. The estimated value covers the 6 years this includes the initial 3 year contract and the +1+1+1 year on year renewals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a public transport database and information system designed to produce and maintain public transport timetable information in compliance with national guidelines for the supply of data to Traveline Scotland, other key external agencies and users within the HITRANS area (including Argyll and Bute, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands and Western Isles Local Authority Areas). Please refer to attached supporting documents for detailed specification and requirements of the contract.. Please refer to attached supporting documents for detailed specification and requirements of the contract.

Renewal: After the initial 3 year contract a +1+1+1 year on year renewal will be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386659 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) |
| 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, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 72212600 - Database and operating software development services
- 72212610 - Database software development services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386659

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=1
  14th May 2020 - 01-Project Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=2
  14th May 2020 - 02-Schedule of Costs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=3
  14th May 2020 - 03-Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=4
  14th May 2020 - 04-Technical Requirement Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=5
  14th May 2020 - 05-Software Products
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386659&idx=6
  14th May 2020 - 06-Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386659
  Supply & Implementation of a Public Transport Database and Information System - The provision of a public transport database and information system designed to produce and maintain public transport timetable information in compliance with national guidelines for the supply of data to Traveline Scotland, other key external agencies and users within the HITRANS area (including Argyll and Bute, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands and Western Isles Local Authority Areas). Please refer to attached supporting documents for detailed specification and requirements of the contract. The estimated value covers the 6 years this includes the initial 3 year contract and the +1+1+1 year on year renewals.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hitrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621430
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=621430
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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