# 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

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Merseytravel](/buyers/merseytravel/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £2,000,000
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 30 January 2017
- Planned end: 29 January 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 33cb8e9b-bcf4-4192-9d95-2249cdbe6e5d-114952
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a460917-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## 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 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\.

## 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/33cb8e9b-bcf4-4192-9d95-2249cdbe6e5d-114952)