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title: "Framework 2: ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services"
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# Framework 2: ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-2-itso-electronic-ticket-machines-support-equipment-and-related-services-ocds-h6vhtk-036208). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SMART APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT LIMITED: "Framework 2: ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £20,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 26 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.talktosam.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [SMART APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/smart-applications-management-limited-coh-10303587)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 October 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Transport tickets
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-2-itso-electronic-ticket-machines-support-equipment-and-related-services-ocds-h6vhtk-036208#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-036208`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-2-itso-electronic-ticket-machines-support-equipment-and-related-services-ocds-h6vhtk-036208#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [talktosam.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktosam.co.uk%2Fnmph%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-2-itso-electronic-ticket-machines-support-equipment-and-related-services-ocds-h6vhtk-036208#participate

## Description
Smart Applications Management Limited (SAM) is the trading name of South West Smart Applications Limited, a Membership based central purchasing body, which owns and runs the
National Mobilities Procurement Hub for its Members.
This Framework is seeking the provision of ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs) for passenger transport services, and their ancillary equipment. The ETMs are important in enabling a passenger to board and pay for transport, via multiple methods including ITSO Smart Cards, Contactless EMV, Tap-On Tap-Off (ToTo), Account Based Ticketing (ABT), Electronic Tokens, Multi-format Barcodes (including QR Codes), Cash, Stored Value Payment Cards and similar methods.
ETMs come in a range of sizes and types from large single fixed ETMs on Bus, to Handheld ETMs, as well as component based systems involving a fixed ETM completed by additional Tap Off Readers throughout a vehicle. ETMs can also be configured to withstand outside working in exposed conditions.
ETMs can be supported by a range of support software and licences to provide additional services to the customer. These can include areas such as a dynamic back office system, real time vehicle location, SIRI feeds for Real Time Passenger Information display systems, Automatic Vehicle Location, Driver Messaging, Dynamic Seat Reservation, Schedule Page 4 to 30 Adherence, Traffic Light Priority Control, and Multiple Payment Systems to name but a few.
This Framework is seeking to host a number of ETM types, sizes, configurations as well as support equipment, services and licences to enable the Users of the Framework to have a wide choice of supply options.
This Framework is seeking to host a number of ETM Suppliers for passenger transport services, who are committed to partnership working and the application of ITSO, EMV, ABT, Barcode and other forms of electronic ticketing for passengers.
This Framework will be available for all public sector bodies in the UK, including Local Authorities, Highway Authorities, Combined Authorities, and Regional Transport Authorities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as well as National Transport Bodies such as Transport for Wales, Transport Scotland, Translink and the Department for Transport.
It will also be available for use by any bus/rail/tram/ferry operator in the UK. More detail of who the Framework is for, is outlined in Section VI.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34980000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot is seeking the provision of Fixed ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs) for passenger transport services, and their ancillary equipment.
Fixed ETMs are important in enabling a passenger to board and pay for transport, via multiple...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: ITSO Handheld Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 34980000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot is seeking the provision of Handheld ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs) for passenger transport services, and their ancillary equipment.
Handheld ETMs are important in enabling a passenger to board and pay for transport. They m...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: ITSO Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services for an Exposed Environment
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 34980000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework is seeking the provision of Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs) for passenger transport services, and their ancillary equipment capable of use in an exposed weather
environment, such as a Ferry Jetty.
ETMs (fixed, handheld and variations...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Flowbird Transport Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:01232487`

- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **TransMach Systems Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-54531`

- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Vix Technology UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-82941`

- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Tixiom Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:Tixiom Limited`

- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Corvia Ltd t/a Ticketer**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:Corvia Ltd t/a Ticketer`

- **Award:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)
  - Award id: `005300-2023-Framework 2-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Unicard Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143137`

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 21/02/2023

- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 20/02/2023

- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 10/02/2023

- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 03/02/2023

- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 01/02/2023

- **Contract:** ITSO Fixed Electronic Ticket Machines, Support Equipment and Related Services (active)

  - Signed Date: 20/01/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F005300-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-02-22T13:35:23.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T13:33:50.177Z
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