Real Time Information Display Screens (RTPI)

Overview

This Framework Lot provides Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPI) Display Board/Points Equipment and Services.

RTPI Display Systems are important in enabling a customer to understand visually or audibly through a display screen, the arrival time of bus or other transport services and associated messaging to keep the customer updated and able to make informed decisions about their journey.

The RTPI Display Boards/Points capability in terms of connectivity, accuracy, speed and performance are central to how a scheme is perceived and accepted. This Framework hosts a number of RTPI Display Board/Points Suppliers, who are committed to partnership working and the application of Real Time Information Group (RTIG) requirements and principles.

The Framework Lot RTPI Screens are available in a range of sizes and types from large wall mounted indoor TFT Screens, to external totem based battery powered E-Ink screens.

The Framework Lot RTPI Screens also provides a range of additional services.

Key Information

PIN Notice 
2022/S 000-016195

Contract Notice       
2022/S 000-016662

Original Tender      
SAM Framework 1 ITT

Request for Information 
RFI Catalogue

Contract Award Notice
2022/S 000-033793

Framework Start Date
November 11th 2022

Framework End Date         
November 10th 2026

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 Real Time Passenger Information Screens;

  • Any Transport Operator wishing to buy Real Time Passenger Information Screens;.

All users of the National Procurement Framework need to be a Member of SAM. A copy of the Project Initiation Document (PID) for the National Mobilities Procurement Hub is available here.

Guidance Notes

Guidance Notes on how a SAM Member can call-off from the Real Time Passenger Information Screens (RTPI) Lot are available here.

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 RTPI 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.