ITSO Ticket Vending Machines

Overview

This Lot is centered on ensuring modern, reliable, and accessible ITSO Ticket Vending Machines that align with operational and customer service goals, with an emphasis on durability, compliance with accessibility standards, and integration with existing transport systems. A key outcome is the selection of machines that support a wide range of payment options, including contactless cards, mobile payments, and traditional cash handling, which ensures inclusivity for all passenger demographics. The procurement process has prioritized machines with strong cybersecurity features, remote monitoring capabilities, and straightforward maintenance processes to minimize downtime and operating costs.

Another important outcome is the alignment of the TVMs with long-term strategic objectives such as sustainability, scalability, and future-proofing. The machines meet environmental standards, with energy-efficient components and recyclable materials, while also offering flexibility for future upgrades such as new ticketing products or additional payment methods. User experience is a central consideration, with interfaces designed for clarity, multilingual support, and accessible features for passengers with disabilities. Overall, the procurement process has delivered outcomes that balance technical robustness, customer usability, and value for money, ensuring that the TVMs can serve as a reliable backbone of the transport network for years to come.

  • Strong Cybersecurity features;

  • Support for a wide range of payment options;

  • Integration with existing Transport Systems;

  • Energy efficient components;

  • Clear interfaces;

  • Accessible features for those with disabilities;

  • Technical robustness and value for money.

This Framework Lot hosts a number of Suppliers enabling the Users of the Framework to have a wide choice of supply options.

Key Information

Planned Procurement Notice
2025/S 000-049659

Tender Notice
2025/S 000-052884

Original Tender

Invitation to Tender

Request for Information
RFI Catalogue

Contract Award Notice
2025/S 000-077847

Framework Start Date
February 16th 2026

Framework End Date         
February 15th 2030

Extension Available         
+1 +1 Years

Award Option         
Direct Award or Further Competition 

Who Should Use This Lot

This Lot is suitable for, but not limited to:

  • Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, Regional Transport Bodies, National Governments or Other Public Sector Bodies wishing to procure ITSO Ticket Vending Machines

  • Any Transport Operator wishing to buy ITSO Ticket Vending Machines.

All users of the National Procurement Framework need to be a Member of SAM. For details on how to join click here

Guidance Notes

Guidance Notes on how a SAM Member can call-off from the ITSO Ticket Vending Machines Lot will be available soon. The Guidance Notes are designed to assist and inform a SAM Member on all aspects of undertaking a call-off from the Framework, including:

  • Scoping a Member's own requirements;

  • Identifying the most suitable Supplier(s) to meet these requirements;

  • Preparing the Call-Off Order;

  • The process for undertaking a Further-Competition (if one is required); and

  • The costs for using the Framework.

Suppliers Available

There are three Suppliers available under this Lot.

Benefits of the Framework

The National Mobilities Procurement Hub Framework Lots are fully compliant with UK procurement legislation for the public sector - so you do not need to run your own procurement process;

  • All Framework Agreements have been upgraded since 2022 and are based upon Crown Commercial Service (CCS) terms;

  • All Suppliers available under this Lot have been assessed for their financial stability, experience, technical ability and commitment to Social Value;

  • All Orders are underpinned by a Framework Agreement, which clearly sets out the terms and conditions of the Order.