Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c43-f11f-7289-8c3b-dafca5232b49/soft-market-testing-milton-keynes-council-real-time-passenger-information pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SOFT market testing - milton keynes council - REAL TIME passenger information [LGSS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lgss) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Jul 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Milton Keynes Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider of real time passenger information for local bus services, across the unitary authority area of Milton Keynes to replace an existing system. The supplier is expected to provide the following: • Design, build and install: o the IT infrastructure to receive and support both real time bus departure data and customer notices that includes disruption messages; o feeds to existing information displays will primarily be for visual information, but must include a capability to provide audio messages for people with restricted vision. o data connectivity to support Real Time Information feeds for local bus operators (currently eight operators); o an Application Program Interface should be made available to facilitate third party access for development of apps, links into websites etc.; o internet and mobile applications that enables the public to track bus arrivals and departures. o Online portal access will be required by MKC for reporting functions; o System will need to integrate with a new UTMC system for signal priority; • Maintain the above for a period of 6 years with 3 optional one year extensions ; Award criteria will be based on a combination of both technical and commercial capability and best value. Detailed criteria will be provided within the invitation to tender. Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Displays are now widely considered an essential facility for enhancing the customer experience of bus users, thereby helping to maximise patronage of more sustainable modes of transport. The contract value is estimated at around £800,000, and is expected to commence on 1 November 2020. This is an opportunity to express interest and highlight any new developments we may wish to include in the specification for the tender. The Council is requesting that interested parties respond to by 28th August 2019. Read full description ## CPV classification Real time operating system software development services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ac015185-7e10-4d3a-8d7a-e476ff28c580) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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