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Procurement of Countdown3 (CD3) Services

Transport for London · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:51.

Opportunity overview

The CD3 contract includes the supply, installation and maintenance of the Countdown Smart Signs (CDSSs) and their integration with Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) APIs, as well as the provision of a Remote Management Tool (RMT) and its integration with TfL's systems.

Awarded to

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Vix Technology UK Limited

Matched by number
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Mar 2025
Award ID
012186-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03039051
Location
Surrey, UK, KT18 7EP, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV30231000 — Computer screens and consoles
  • CPV31523200 — Permanent message signs
  • CPV31682230 — Graphic display panels
  • CPV34924000 — Variable message signs
  • CPV39133000 — Display units
  • CPV48813000 — Passenger information system
  • CPV50312610 — Maintenance of information technology equipment
  • CPV51211000 — Installation services of time-measuring equipment
  • CPV72319000 — Data supply services

Lots

  • The CD3 procurement will cover the supply, installation and maintenance of the Countdown Smart Signs (CDSSs) and their integration with Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) APIs, as well as the provision of a Remote Management Tool (RMT) and its integration with TfL's systems.£58m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ICT13350
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
LBSL will observe a standstill period for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the award of the CD3 contract in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended).
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
23 May 2023, 13:00

Classification

Id
31682230
Scheme
CPV
Description
Graphic display panels

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The CD3 procurement will cover the supply, installation and maintenance of the Countdown Smart Signs (CDSSs) and their integration with Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) APIs, as well as the provision of a Remote Management Tool (RMT) and its integration with TfL's systems.

Value

Amount
58,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The contract term is six (6) years with options to extend for up to four (4) years

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30231000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer screens and consoles
Entry 2
Id
31523200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Permanent message signs
Entry 3
Id
31682230
Scheme
CPV
Description
Graphic display panels
Entry 4
Id
34924000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Variable message signs
Entry 5
Id
39133000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Display units
Entry 6
Id
48813000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Passenger information system
Entry 7
Id
50312610
Scheme
CPV
Description
Maintenance of information technology equipment
Entry 8
Id
51211000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services of time-measuring equipment
Entry 9
Id
72319000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data supply services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-03914787
Name
London Bus Services Limited (LBSL)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
LONDON
Postal Code
E201JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
URBAN_RAILWAY_TRAMWAY_TROLLEYBUS_BUS_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

Identifier

Id
03914787
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
London Bus Services Limited (LBSL)

Contact

Name
Jess Denton
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-537
Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-London Bus Services Limited (LBSL)
Name
Transport for London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
E201JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Endeavour Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
URBAN_RAILWAY_TRAMWAY_TROLLEYBUS_BUS_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

Identifier

Id
London Bus Services Limited (LBSL)
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Transport for London

Contact

Name
Jess Denton
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-03039051
Name
Vix Technology UK Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Surrey
Postal Code
KT18 7EP
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
03039051
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Vix Technology UK Limited
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-142454
Name
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
LONDON
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Award information

Award 1
Id
012186-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03039051
Name
Vix Technology UK Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
012186-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
012186-2025-1
Date Signed
14 Mar 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · E201JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKI

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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