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title: "Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635034"
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# Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635034

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking qualified contractors for a project titled "Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information". This initiative falls under the general public services industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. Submission of relevant documentation is required by 18th November 2020, and interested parties can explore the detailed requirements outlined in the associated procurement documents available online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation technology, software development, and maintenance services. Companies that develop real-time passenger information systems, timetable generation software, or related digital displays will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, software vendors with experience in managing data integration from multiple sources may have the edge in competing for the five lots available, ensuring robust participation from both local and regional suppliers in this collaboration with Aberdeen City Council.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council ('the Council') in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply, install, integrate, commission, test, maintain the systems and infrastructure relating to the provision of bus Real-Time Passenger Information. In addition, the Council are seeking a software solution for the provision of publicity timetables that are installed at bus stops and shelters.

### Lot Information

RTPI Hardware and CMS

Provide a managed maintenance service and be responsible for all proactive and reactive hardware and software maintenance of the system display estate and all communications, in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs. -Integrate existing display hardware with supplier CMS, ensure the accurate provision of RTPI -Carry out routine inspections (6 monthly) and functional tests of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturers' guidelines -Maintain a spare holding sufficient to attend site and effect repairs or to remove a faulty unit for repair and install a spare/replacement unit in its place -Live monitoring of the system, access to FMS facility with a full reporting mechanism -Display health status of hardware and system performance including email alerts -Configuration of signs in groups/clusters -Live on the street view of displays -GUI configurable workspace -Cloud-based CMS -Enable import/upload of bus operator timetable and schedule data in various forms -Managed open data service -Outputs to local organisations -Configurable RTPI display templates to include: -Bus service (route) and operator logo -Real-time departures and scheduled times where RTI is not available -Via points and must be dynamic -Advertising/public notices provision -Scrolling messages -Text messaging -Cancelled/delayed/service disruption - full user control to update screens -NaPTAN bus stop common name -Static message when experiencing comms issues

RTPI Management/Core System

Provide a managed maintenance service and be responsible for all proactive and reactive software maintenance of the system display estate and all communications, in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs. Deliver reliable and accurate Real-Time (RT) and Scheduled Time (ST) information for bus services -Scalable architecture to allow for system expansion -Capable of receiving, processing, and collating data feeds from bus operators -Provide data validation facility -Capable of importing bus operator scheduled bus service data -Data consumed via SIRI feeds, e.g. from bus operator ticket machines -Track location of vehicles (AVL) plus schematic displaying bus positions on the route -Direct data feed to Traveline -Managed open data service -Outputs to local organisations -Predict bus arrival/departure times -Live monitoring of the system, access to FMS facility with a full reporting mechanism -GUI configurable workspace -GIS map base -Provision of a NaPTAN editor -The system will be adaptable and must conform to all relevant data standards -Provide a bus stop departure charging function

Bus timetable software

Deliver reliable and accurate Timetable information -Process and collate data feeds from participating bus operators -Accommodate variations in bus timetable schedules -Data to be fully editable by users -Calendar view for data imports -Management of destinations including dynamic destinations -Configurable layouts by users that must also be DDA compliant -Accommodate large-format designs -Accommodate legislative changes -Varying levels of authority and access required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398517 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30199790 - Timetables
- 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398517

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398517&idx=1
  3rd November 2020 - RTPI System Maintenance and Publicity/Timetable Software - Request for Information doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398517&idx=2
  3rd November 2020 - RTPI System Maintenance and Publicity/Timetable Software Statement of Requirements draft doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398517
  Bus Real Time Passenger Information - Request for Information - Aberdeenshire Council ('the Council') in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply, install, integrate, commission, test, maintain the systems and infrastructure relating to the provision of bus Real-Time Passenger Information. In addition, the Council are seeking a software solution for the provision of publicity timetables that are installed at bus stops and shelters.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=635034

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