# Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Card Media for Merseytravel Commercial Cards

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Merseytravel](/buyers/merseytravel/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,000,000
- Published: 3 December 2020
- Planned start: 1 March 2021
- Planned end: 3 February 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 45b64600-22cc-490e-a5f6-c9df7c8549f0-398139
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4971a032-1375-4369-9344-f2dd091fb79f

## 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\.

## Related contract awards

- [Awareness Survey](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-838192d1-2b4b-478b-8ef4-71693d7ab3c2): Merseytravel
- [Maghull North Station Evaluation](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-f0613e1f-5fa5-465f-ae8c-71a345885781): Merseytravel
- [Round R335 - Omega Bus Services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-75dc81ed-f569-499a-848b-d60b1c344ef1): Merseytravel

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b64600-22cc-490e-a5f6-c9df7c8549f0-398139)