Published date: 3 February 2023

This notice was replaced on 18 June 2024

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Awarded contract (published 18 June 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Data services - 72300000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£4,500,000

Procurement reference

007532 / C-12379

Published date

3 February 2023

Closing date

6 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

11 September 2023

Contract end date

10 September 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Newcastle City Council ("NCC") is lead authority for the procurement of a technology solution, detailed below, on behalf of a consortium of local authorities covered by the North East Combined Authority and the North of Tyne Combined Authority. The technology solution is being funded by the Department of Transport's Transforming Cities Fund.
NCC intends to award a long term contract for a Supplier (the "Supplier"). The Partnership will be an exclusive opportunity to design, construct and operate the initial system identified.
This specification defines an Automatic Vehicle Location and Control (AVLC) and Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) solution that will improve the delivery of bus services in the North East of England. This is in line with the aspirations of the region as detailed in the regional transport plan and supporting documents. The system will support the provision of real time passenger information, bus priority at traffic signals, more efficient operation of the network and future mobility concepts, including Mobility as a Service Background. Interested Parties need to apply via the NEPO portal https://www.nepo.org

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Rush

Address

Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
NE64NW
England

Telephone

01912116934

Email

chris.rush@newcastle.gov.uk