Automatic fare collection

Tender description

Transport for the North (TfN) will be the UK's first sub-national transport body. TfN is working in partnership with Transport Operators, Local Transport Authorities and the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver the Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) Programme. The programme will deliver a smart and cEMV ticketing solution that makes it simple and easy to travel across the North of England with scope for nationwide services (excl. London) to encouraging customers to travel by public transport. Soft market engagement is being used to inform the final procurement and lotting approach for the Account Based Back Office for Travel (ABBOT), Merchant Services, Qualified Security Assessor, and other associated services. Depending on the outcome of this engagement the programme, TfN may run one or more procurements using OJEU procedures or public sector framework agreements. Please note that IST soft market engagement does not represent the commencement of any formal procurement process. As part of the market engagement process, there will be face-to-face engagement meetings and a conference call broadcast by WebEX for interested suppliers to engage with the programme. — All-market engagement call: will take place on Monday 19.6.2017 at 14:00 — Supplier face-to-face meetings: will run between Wednesday 21.6.2017 and Friday 30.6.2017. To register your interest in any of the engagement activities, please visit www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk and search for Opportunity ID: DN281384, here you can access instructions and contact TfN to discuss participation. TfN is currently a non-statutory body, therefore a Local Transport Authority may issue future contract notices on TfN's behalf, but it is envisaged that TfN will enter into agreements.