Transport for the North: Integrated and Smart Travel - SMART Ticketing, Customer Information and Collaboration - Disruption Messaging and Open Data Hub

UK-Manchester: Information technology services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Transport for the North
             4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN, United Kingdom
             Email: ist@transportforthenorth.com
             Contact: Matt Fearnhead
             Main Address: www.transportforthenorth.com, Address of the buyer profile: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/XW7P37S6S9
             NUTS Code: UKD
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Information-technology-services./XW7P37S6S9
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/XW7P37S6S9 to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Integrated and Smart Travel - SMART Ticketing, Customer Information and Collaboration - Disruption Messaging and Open Data Hub       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      72222300 - Information technology services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: Transport for the North is the organisation established to transform the transport system across the North of England, providing the infrastructure needed to drive economic growth.

TfN wish to procure a managed platform in order to provide software to record disruption messages which can then be distributed simultaneously to multiple sources, including social media, on street displays and open data users.

TfN also wish to procure a managed service for the design, build and operation/maintenance of an Open Data Hub for the North of England which will link developers and open data users to existing public transport open data, and new open data from the Fares Phase 1 and Disruption Messaging initiatives.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1,200,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: maximum number of lots: 2
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Bidders can bid for one Lot or both Lots. Each lot will be awarded based on the criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender documents.

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Disruption Messaging       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      48813000 - Passenger information system.
      48810000 - Information systems.
      48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems.
      48813200 - Real-time passenger information system.
      72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.
      72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.
      48480000 - Sales, marketing and Business intelligence software package.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: TfN is working in partnership with public transport operators, Local Transport Authorities and the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver the Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) Programme.

TfN's IST Programme is delivered in three tranches. Tranche 2, ‘Customer Information, Collaboration and Innovation Activities’ relates to the continued delivery of smart and integrated travel benefits including enhanced customer information such as disruption messaging, open data sources and sharing knowledge with operators and transport authorities to identify new opportunities for collaboration.

TfN wish to procure a managed platform in order to provide software to record disruption messages which can then be distributed simultaneously to multiple sources, including social media, on street displays and open data users.

The contract term will be a minimum of 12 months from the commencement of the service (i.e. 12 months from when the service is starts to be delivered), with the option to extend by 4 years (1+1+1+1)

TfN has secured funding from the DfT for this initiative for a minimum of 12 months. It is envisaged that the contract for the provision of the Disruption Messaging platform will be novated over to (and funded by) LTAs or other Authorised Parties after this initial funding period.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 700,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 12       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Open Data Hub       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      48600000 - Database and operating software package.
      48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems.
      48480000 - Sales, marketing and Business intelligence software package.
      72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.
      48810000 - Information systems.
      72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: TfN is working in partnership with public transport operators, Local Transport Authorities and the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver the Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) Programme.

TfN's IST Programme is delivered in three tranches. Tranche 2, ‘Customer Information, Collaboration and Innovation Activities’ relates to the continued delivery of smart and integrated travel benefits including enhanced customer information such as disruption messaging, open data sources and sharing knowledge with operators and transport authorities to identify new opportunities for collaboration.

TfN wish to procure a managed service for the design, build and operation/maintenance of an Open Data Hub for the North of England which will link developers and open data users to existing public transport open data, and new open data from the Fares and Disruption Messaging initiatives.

TfN has secured funding from the DfT for the Open Data Hub initiative for a minimum of 24 months. It is envisaged that the contract for the provision of the Open Data Hub will be novated over to (and funded by) LTAs or other Authorised Parties after this initial funding period.

The contract term will be for a minimum of 24 months from the commencement of the service, with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months (1 year +1 year + 1 year).
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 500,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 24       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process.       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      As per Procurement Documentation          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: Yes    

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 09/05/2018 Time: 12:00
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 9
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 09/05/2018
         Time: 12:00
         Place:
         Delta eSourcing Portal
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

TfN may choose to appoint Authorised Parites who will benefit directly and indirectly from the provision of the services and shall include, local transport authorities, bus operators, rail operators and any successor to any of them and reference to "Authorised Party" shall be construed accordingly. In addition, TfN may wish to novate the contract(s) over to one or more Authorised Parties during the duration of the contract(s).

Information on previous market engagement can be found here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/ProjectManage/333

The Authority reserves the right to: (i) withdraw from the procurement process; and/or (ii) not to award any contract as a result of the competition called for by this notice; and/ or (iii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the structure, timing, dates and content of the competition. The Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Information-technology-services./XW7P37S6S9

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XW7P37S6S9
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Transport for the North
       4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN, United Kingdom
       Email: ist@transportforthenorth.com
       Internet address: www.transportforthenorth.com
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          Transport for the North
       4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN, United Kingdom
       Internet address: www.transportforthenorth.com
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 05/04/2018

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