Transforming Real Time Passenger Information- Ref 05052-2023

West Midlands Combined Authority

Published: Jul 15, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 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, Hardware, Logistics and IT support. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 8.8 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 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

This tender is for the provision of a sole provider for the purchase and maintenance of Real Time Information Passenger Screens (RTPI), a Content Management System (CMS), annual maintenance and support, and a customer services helpdesk. The WMCA now seeks to form a long-term partnership with a single provider for both hardware, software, customer services, development and innovation. The rationale being to provide a managed service, with consistency, clearly defined responsibilities, streamlined products and supply chain, and facilitate interoperability. In order to take part in this invitation to Tender, Suppliers must ensure they are registered on to the Government Central Digital Platform.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066904-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority has issued 267 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 240 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. 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 15, 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 066904-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Midlands 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 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 £8,840,666 - £8,840,666. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.