Published date: 3 December 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 12 January 2021, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

MERTVL001-DN512126-54835044

Published date

3 December 2020

Closing date

12 January 2021

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 March 2021

Contract end date

3 February 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the provision and issuance of Smart Card Media Devices (CMD's). * It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier is certified to the current ITSO specification and certified for CMD 7 * Merseytravel require batched distribution of anonymous commercial cards to a small number of UK address locations * The pre-printed cards will be printed front and reverse to Merseytravel specified Metro brand specifications * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media * Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase bulk pre-loaded smart card, ticket types to be specified by Merseytravel at the time of placing the order. * The service provider will have a proven track record of HOPS and Card Management Service (CMS) integration with Merseytravel's current HOPS and CMS provider, Applied Card Technologies (ACT) * The supplier should have a proven track record of managing similar contracts * Merseytravel is looking to purchase CMD DesFire 4k and 8k * Flexibility around card volumes is to be expected The framework agreement will be for 4 years.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Team

Address

1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom

Email

tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk