Real Time Passenger Information System

Essex County Council

Published: Jun 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Software, Network Infrastructure and Urban Mobility. 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 7, 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 the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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 June 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060880-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Essex County Council

Essex County Council has issued 121 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 83 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies 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.

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 060880-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 38 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.