Bus RTPI System Support & Maintenance plus Supply and Maintenance of Bus Timetable Software

A Tender Notice
by ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
31 Mar 2021
Delivery
To 30 Apr 2023 (est.)
Deadline
30 Apr 2021 11:00

Related Terms

Location

Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

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 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 Division

1 Bus Publicity Timetable Software Supply/Support and Maintenance

Please refer to Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements for the full detailed requirements. Lot 1 is for the supply, support and maintenance of bus publicity timetable generation software for the production of large format printed scheduled timetables, delivering reliable and accurate information to bus passengers. These large format timetables are fitted to the majority of bus stop infrastructure within Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. The new system(s) will be designed to provide flexibility, allowing the Council to adopt the latest technologies and standards as they become available. The system(s) is to be hosted by the Contractor(s), who will provide a managed, service-based solution. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring the system and its components, identifying any faults or failures which may occur and rectifying these within the timescales set out in this specification. The Contractor will take on responsibility for all system maintenance. The system architecture will be based on open data standards and utilise the supply of data feeds from bus operators and the Council. The system will provide accurate data outputs in several formats.

2 Hardware and Software Maintenance of a RTPI Base System and On Street Electronic Display Screens

Please refer to Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements for the full detailed requirements. For Lot2, 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 and maintain the systems and infrastructure relating to the provision of Real-Time Passenger Information. The current provision consists of 2 components: 1) Base RTPI system that monitors the vehicle locations, provides a departure prediction engine and then subsequent data transfer via a communication feed to a 3rd party system. 2) RTPI hardware and software provision that consumes and cleanses the data provision from the base system feed (1) and delivers departure times via a feed to the bus stop/shelter and other RTPI displays. The system(s) is to be hosted by the Contractor(s), who will provide a managed, service-based solution. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring the system and its components, identifying any faults or failures which may occur and rectifying these within the timescales set out in this specification. The Contractor will take on responsibility for all system maintenance. The system architecture will be based on open data standards and utilise the supply of data feeds from bus operators and the Council. The system will provide accurate data outputs in several formats. These will include, but not be limited to display hardware, web pages, Traveline App and a managed Open Data service comprising API layers and SIRI data feeds. The continuing development of RTPI systems and the wider transport technology marketplace is recognised. This is likely to result in advances in and the development of the solution by the Contractor during the Contract term and may include changes to standards and protocols. For the duration of the Contract, the Contractor is to provide software updates at no additional cost, for any subsequent upgrades to the original software solutions, as systems are developed to reflect the latest technology standards. Similarly, there are to be no additional charges for the adoption of new or revised standards.

3 Bus Publicity Timetable Software Supply/Support and Maintenance plus Hardware and Software Maintenance of a RTPI Base System and On Street Electronic Display Screens

Please refer to Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements for the full detailed requirements. Lot 1 is for the supply, support and maintenance of bus publicity timetable generation software for the production of large format printed scheduled timetables, delivering reliable and accurate information to bus passengers. These large format timetables are fitted to the majority of bus stop infrastructure within Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. The new system will be designed to provide flexibility, allowing the Council to adopt the latest technologies and standards as they become available For Lot2, 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 and maintain the systems and infrastructure relating to the provision of Real-Time Passenger Information. The current provision consists of 2 components: 1) Base RTPI system that monitors the vehicle locations, provides a departure prediction engine and then subsequent data transfer via a communication feed to a 3rd party system. 2) RTPI hardware and software provision that consumes and cleanses the data provision from the base system feed (1) and delivers departure times via a feed to the bus stop/shelter and other RTPI displays. The system(s) are to be hosted by the Contractor(s), who will provide a managed, service-based solution. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring the system and its components, identifying any faults or failures which may occur and rectifying these within the timescales set out in this specification. The Contractor will take on responsibility for all system maintenance. The system architecture will be based on open data standards and utilise the supply of data feeds from bus operators and the Council. The system will provide accurate data outputs in several formats. These will include, but not be limited to display hardware, web pages, Traveline App and a managed Open Data service comprising API layers and SIRI data feeds. The continuing development of RTPI systems and the wider transport technology marketplace is recognised. This is likely to result in advances in and the development of the solution by the Contractor during the Contract term and may include changes to standards and protocols. For the duration of the Contract, the Contractor is to provide software updates at no additional cost, for any subsequent upgrades to the original software solutions, as systems are developed to reflect the latest technology standards. Similarly, there are to be no additional charges for the adoption of new or revised standards.

Renewal Options

The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for further periods of one year, for a maximum of three years after the expiry of the term. Such extensions shall be based on the performance of the Contractor, the success of the Services provided and the availability of budget/economic situation/requirements of the Council.

Award Criteria

Quality 60.0
PRICE 40.0

CPV Codes

  • 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system
  • 30199790 - Timetables

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover exactly one lot.
  • Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=649327. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:649327)

Reference

  • FTS 006733-2021

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