Tenders/Control Centre IMS

Control Centre IMS

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Published: Jul 24, 2026

Updated: Jul 25, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority would like to invite interested suppliers to take part in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) activity to support development of the project described below. The main aims of engagement include: gaining market insights, understanding best market practices and shaping the final statement of requirements. The Incident Management System (IMS) will provide the Bus Control Centre (BCC) with a single, platform for recording, managing, monitoring, and analysing incidents that affect the franchised and (potentially) the commercial bus network. Suppliers are invited to respond to this market engagement exercise to inform the Authority’s approach to procuring a technology solution that aligns to the outcomes and core deliverables outlined in this paper. The Authority is particularly interested in: • Market capability across the functional areas described below • Typical delivery models and integration approaches • Innovation opportunities and best practice • Time to implement (complexity, sequencing, dependencies) • Costs e.g. commercial models and pricing structures This activity will consist of 1 Phase Phase 1 – Receiving written feedback from Suppliers Suppliers to review PME documents and respond to the shared questions (Appendix 2 – Contact Centre Questionnaire) by 12PM (Midday) on 10th August 2026

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070509-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Yorkshire Combined Authority

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has issued 181 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 147 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 24, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Yorkshire Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070509-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.