Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting suppliers of software solutions that enable contactless bankcard transaction processing compliant with bank card scheme Transit rules and token agnostic account based ticketing (including ITSO tokens) to provide information regarding their latest systems and capability. At this early stage, TfGM is seeking to gain a greater understanding of the range of solutions available, that can provide effective middle and back office service components, and any recent or expected innovation and development that should be considered in relation to contactless bankcard transaction processing and token agnostic account based ticketing (including ITSO tokens) generally. Since TfGM’s Ticketing Schemes are likely to extend across all potential transport and associated modes including (but not limited to) Light Rail, Bus, Heavy Rail, Active Travel, understanding experience in these areas is welcome. Potential solutions will work in conjunction with an assortment of field equipment devices such as (platform validators, electronic ticketing machines, revenue Inspection Devices and other bank card reading devices) as well as the Merchant Acquirer and Payment Gateway service that is appointed by TfGM. Suppliers are also invited to provide indicative timescales for service implementation as well as any transitional dependencies. Since TfGM already operates a highly successful contactless bankcard transaction processing scheme, supplier consideration of the arrangements to successfully transition from existing to new services will be key. Please note that TfGM has also issued a Prior Information Notice with regard to Platform Validator infrastructure.