Tender

Drones Sensor Network for Solent Transport FTZ Programme - Market Consultation

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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19 Oct 2023 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council, acting on behalf of Solent Transport, is preparing to launch a formal tender process for the supply and installation of sensors for the Solent Transport FTZ drone sensor network. The tender, titled "Drones Sensor Network for Solent Transport FTZ Programme - Market Consultation," aims to achieve a contract award by February 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the market consultation phase, with an upcoming event scheduled for interested suppliers on November 2nd, 2023. The contract value is £250,000, with a tender deadline of November 15th, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of telecommunications equipment and supplies.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the installation and supply of data transmission equipment and services. Companies specialising in research and development consultancy, installation services of navigating equipment, data communications equipment, and signal generators may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement method is categorised as "Other," with a contract period set to start on March 1st, 2024, and conclude by March 1st, 2025. Interested parties can further explore the details and participate in the tender process through the designated procurement portal of the Portsmouth City Council.

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Notice Title

Drones Sensor Network for Solent Transport FTZ Programme - Market Consultation

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council on behalf of Solent Transport is undertaking a soft market testing exercise in preparation for tendering a contract for the supply and installation of sensors for Solent Transport FTZ drone sensor network. The Council is aiming to commence formal tender of the contract during December of this year in order to achieve a contract award date of February 2024. The Council is keen to discuss potential approaches with experienced market leading organisations prior to commencing formal tender. This will help ensure that the tendering and subsequent contracting strategy adopted will allow for optimum bid solutions. The aim of the market testing is to: o Explore the innovation, capability and capacity available in the market o Inform Solent Transport on placement and density of sensors required based on the Geography of the Solent o Explore compatibility and synergies with the wider project o Feedback on our approach Our key considerations are: 1. How the solution captures the data and how it is then uploaded to the Soton UAV servers to complete delivery (spec of server to be provided) 2. How long infrastructure and sensor supply lead times are as well as responsiveness to any issues 3. Assurance of provision of back up sensors and sensor data in the event of failure 4. Viewing the suggested solution at supplier test site or virtually with own drone system 5. How both hardware and data security is managed 6. Solent Transport and our partners will provide sites for installs in advance where possible, but sensors, installs, decommissions may be required throughout the project as locations become available 7. The FTZ funding is until June 2025. All work must be completed by May 2025. Suppliers are invited to intend an online event via TEAMS Thursday 2nd November 10:00-11:30 to find out more about the drones project and the required sensor network. Attending the event will be: Rob Gloyns - Solent Transport - FTZ Theme Lead for Sustainable Logistics Carla Toomer - Solent Transport - FTZ Drones Project Manager Dr Mehmet Erbil - University of Southampton (Soton UAV) - Principal Experimental Officer Bryce Allcorn - Consortiq - Global Operations Director Richard Lock - Portsmouth City Council Procurement Manager Lisa Adamson - Portsmouth City Council Procurement Professional The event will be recorded and made available via our procurement portal for suppliers unable to attend. Agenda for this event is as follows: 1. Introductions and what we will cover 2. Solent Transport FTZ programme background 3. Drones Project progress 4. Sensor Network: What are we trying to achieve? i. Expected locations 5. Procurement Process, Programme and Contracting Strategy 6. Questions 7. Questions to the attendees Following the online event, suppliers will have the opportunity to meet with Solent Transport on ... Additional information: Delivery Notes New Tender Notification -Drones Sensor Network for Solent Transport FTZ Programme - Market Consultation Please be advised Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the above project. Interested parties should logon to In-tend using the link below for further details. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home To View the Tender Opportunities Hover over the Tenders tab and click on current, this will then show a list. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. This email has been sent to you as your company has registered its interest against the Business Category associated with this project. If you have any questions relating to tendering with Portsmouth City Council, please contact the City Councils Procurement Department by email on procurement@portsmouth.gov.uk or call us on 023 9268 8235. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43ac83dd-c530-4196-8702-bfdc50360ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9fab97-83e0-483c-a743-3f6f7df50967
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

34999100 - Signal generators

51240000 - Installation services of navigating equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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