Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
UK
Telephone: +44 1467539600
E-mail: cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
2135 - RTPI Cloud Hosted System (Multi-lot)
Reference number: CRN00044022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Aberdeenshire Council currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers.
To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
48813200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council (“the Council”) currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers.
To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots.
The Lots are defined as:
- Lot 1 – Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services;
- Lot 2 – RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration;
- Lot 3 – Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software.
Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
48813200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council (“the Council”) currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers.
To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots.
The Lots are defined as:
- Lot 1 – Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services;
- Lot 2 – RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration;
- Lot 3 – Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software.
Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
72000000
48813200
30199790
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council (“the Council”) currently operates a Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) service comprising digital display hardware, timetable management software, and real-time data services delivered through a combination of suppliers.
To support improved flexibility, accountability and value for money, the Council intends to procure replacement services through a multi-lot procurement structure. This structure reflects the distinct functional components required to deliver a complete RTPI service and allows suppliers to bid for one or more Lots.
The Lots are defined as:
- Lot 1 – Digital Display Hardware, Content Management System (CMS) and Associated Services;
- Lot 2 – RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration;
- Lot 3 – Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software.
Each Lot represents a discrete system component required to deliver the overall RTPI service. Where multiple Lots are awarded to different Suppliers, those Suppliers will be required to ensure that their respective systems and services support the ingestion, processing and output of data in industry-standard public transport formats.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
2026/S 000-057671
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CRN00044022
Title: Lot 1 – Digital Display Hardware, CMS and Associated Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CRN00044022
Title: Lot 2 – RTPI Platform, Data Management and System Integration
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: CRN00044022
Title: Lot 3 – Timetable Generation and Roadside Publicity Software
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:835639)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/06/2026