---
title: "ITSO Zonecard Ticketing Enhancement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638870"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2020-12-11"
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# ITSO Zonecard Ticketing Enhancement

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638870

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is initiating a procurement process for the "ITSO Zonecard Ticketing Enhancement" in Glasgow, UK. This project is classified under the transport industry and currently falls under the planning stage of the procurement cycle. The anticipated future notice date is set for 1st February 2021, with a focus on enhancing the existing ZoneCard ticketing system to support ITSO ticket products across various modes of transport in the west of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in software development and ticketing systems. Companies that specialise in ITSO-compliant platforms, transport logistics, and mobile app development would be particularly well-positioned to respond to this need. Engaging with this procurement process could help businesses expand their client base in the transportation sector while supporting the integration of modern ticketing solutions within the region.

## Notice

SPT administers the ZoneCard ticketing arrangement on behalf of the participating operators. ZoneCard is currently a paper ticket, allowing travel on bus, rail, Subway and ferry across the west of Scotland. A supplier is required to establish and support the availability of ZoneCard tickets as ITSO ticket products. A large estate of ITSO smartcards is already in circulation in the west of Scotland, and operators have ITSO POSTs (including ticket gates and ETMs) in use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT administers the ZoneCard ticketing arrangement on behalf of the participating operators. ZoneCard is currently a paper ticket, allowing travel on bus, rail, Subway and ferry across the west of Scotland. A supplier is required to establish and support the availability of ZoneCard tickets as ITSO ticket products. A large estate of ITSO smartcards is already in circulation in the west of Scotland, and operators have ITSO POSTs (including ticket gates and ETMs) in use. SPT is seeking an established supplier with a proven ITSO platform to deliver the following: Development, testing and deployment of a range of ITSO ticket products (including but not limited to season tickets and carnets) to be accepted on multiple modes and by multiple operators. Ongoing services to maintain the availability of the ITSO ticket products. Liaison with operators and their suppliers through the development, testing and deployment stages. Ticket validity to be based on a geographic Zonal structure (estimated seven zones in total). Online retail and fulfilment service (including RTD) for the above range of ZoneCard ITSO products. Retail at operators' existing physical POSTs (such as ticket vending machines). Mobile app for operator ticket inspection and validation. Comprehensive ITSO/HOPS service as Product Owner and connecting to 3rd party services as required. Reporting from HOPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402054 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22459000 - Tickets
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package
- 48219100 - Gateway software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402054
  ITSO Zonecard Ticketing Enhancement - SPT administers the ZoneCard ticketing arrangement on behalf of the participating operators. ZoneCard is currently a paper ticket, allowing travel on bus, rail, Subway and ferry across the west of Scotland. A supplier is required to establish and support the availability of ZoneCard tickets as ITSO ticket products. A large estate of ITSO smartcards is already in circulation in the west of Scotland, and operators have ITSO POSTs (including ticket gates and ETMs) in use.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638870
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638870

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