Real Time Passenger Information System

Essex County Council

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 10.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 2026.

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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 074567-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Essex County Council

Essex County Council has issued 164 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 111 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 074567-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Essex County Council 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 Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £10,000,000 - £10,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.