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Single party framework - Supply of Smartcard Media Devices (CMD’s) for Merseytravel Commercial Cards certified to ITSO Specification v 2.1.4 and CMD 7

Merseytravel

Estimated Value

Up to £2,000,000

Deadline

7 December 2016

Published

7 November 2016

Type

goods

SME SuitableVCSE SuitableNorth WestGBOpen procedureCPV: 30162000CPV: 60000000
CategoryIT & technologyTransport services

Overview

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 ITSO specification v 2.1.4 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 Walrus branding specification. • Merseytravel would also like the option to purchase blank card media. • 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 contract will be for 4 years.

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Merseytravel
Typepublic body
Total tenders67
Total spend£383,922,345
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Published

7 November 2016

Submission deadline

7 December 2016

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