Real Time Passenger Information System
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https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/01759344-9e33-400b-8eda-29cb78e8a4d3 This tender can be found on https://open-uk.org/opportunities, under the project name PL0078 Real Time Passenger Information Installation and System, or the opportunity number #OPEN2026952.
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This is a large award for Installation Services — above three-quarters of comparable contracts. Based on 1,425 valued Installation Services tenders in our corpus.
The Authority requires a single Contractor to provide Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Software and Equipment across Essex, through delivering the following requirements: 1.
The Contractor must provide RTPI Software, used across existing and new RTPI Equipment and other locations 2.
The Contractor must provide maintenance of RTPI Equipment as required to maintain functionality of the Authority's RTPI Estate 3.
The Contractor must provide, install and manage any new or replacement RTPI Equipment purchased by the Authority.
The initial term for this Contract is from the date of Contract Signature, through to the 30th of June 2034.
This Contract has the option to be extended for a further five years, with the extension decision being at the sole discretion of the Authority.
The purpose of this Contract is to continue and improve access to real time passenger information across Essex, with the aim of increasing the number of people travelling by bus.
A strong public transport network helps enable access to jobs, education, shops and health services, and provides an alternative to car travel.
What the supplier must deliver
The Authority requires a single Contractor
The Authority requires a single Contractor to provide Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Software and Equipment across Essex, through delivering the following requirements:.
The Contractor must provide RTPI Software, used
The Contractor must provide RTPI Software, used across existing and new RTPI Equipment and other locations.
The Contractor must provide maintenance of RTPI
The Contractor must provide maintenance of RTPI Equipment as required to maintain functionality of the Authority's RTPI Estate.
The Contractor must provide, install and manage
The Contractor must provide, install and manage any new or replacement RTPI Equipment purchased by the Authority.
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