On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability) Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services
This tender closed on 19 October 2026.
- Buyer
- SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED
- Value
- £100,000,000
- Closed
- 19 October 2026
- Where
- Truro
- Type
- Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)
In plain English
South West Smart Applications Limited is looking for suppliers to provide digital technology systems for buses and public transport vehicles. This includes GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, passenger counting, traffic light priority systems, communications equipment, destination displays, vehicle safety systems and onboard computers. They are buying across multiple suppliers via a framework agreement.
What the buyer wants
• Provide integrated Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) systems that track bus position in real time and connect to other vehicle systems • Supply and install CCTV solutions with internal and external cameras, secure storage, and remote access for safety and incident investigation • Install Automatic Passenger Counting systems that accurately measure who boards and leaves vehicles • Deliver Traffic Light Priority systems allowing buses to request priority at traffic signals • Provide onboard communications (radio) solutions for reliable voice and data between drivers and control centres
Lots
- On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability)
- Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a £100 million national framework contract for complex vehicle technology systems. Most small sole traders and micro-businesses will be disqualified: you will need significant capital, proven experience delivering similar systems to major transport operators, advanced technical capability, cybersecurity certification, and ability to provide multi-year support and maintenance. This contract is for large systems integrators and established technology companies only.
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