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Tender description

Single party framework agreement for the provision of smart card media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the provision and issuance of Smart Card Media Devices (CMD’s). • It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier is certified to the current ITSO specification and certified for CMD 7; • Merseytravel require batched distribution of anonymous commercial cards to a small number of UK address locations; • The pre-printed cards will be printed front and reverse to Merseytravel specified Metro brand specifications; • Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media; • Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase bulk pre-loaded smart card, ticket types to be specified by Merseytravel at the time of placing the order; • The service provider will have a proven track record of HOPS and Card Management Service (CMS) integration with Merseytravel’s current HOPS and CMS provider, Applied Card Technologies (ACT); • The supplier should have a proven track record of managing similar contracts; • Merseytravel is looking to purchase CMD DesFire 4k and 8k; • Flexibility around card volumes is to be expected The framework agreement will be for 4 years. A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the provision and issuance of Smart Card Media Devices (CMD’s). • It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier is certified to the current ITSO specification and certified for CMD 7; • Merseytravel require batched distribution of anonymous commercial cards to a small number of UK address locations; • The pre-printed cards will be printed front and reverse to Merseytravel specified Metro brand specifications; • Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media; • Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase bulk pre-loaded smart card, ticket types to be specified by Merseytravel at the time of placing the order; • The service provider will have a proven track record of HOPS and Card Management Service (CMS) integration with Merseytravel’s current HOPS and CMS provider, Applied Card Technologies (ACT); • The supplier should have a proven track record of managing similar contracts; • Merseytravel is looking to purchase CMD DesFire 4k and 8k; • Flexibility around card volumes is to be expected.