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Blackpool Intelligent Transport System

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2017 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking to enhance the town's transportation infrastructure through the procurement of an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) designated as the "Blackpool Intelligent Transport System." This project falls under the Road Traffic-Control Equipment category, with a total value of £1,702,400. The tender, part of the CCS Framework RM1089, was published on 14 March 2017, with the tender period concluding on 23 January 2017. The contract period for successful bidders starts on 1 April 2017 and runs until 31 October 2017. This procurement process is currently regarded as complete, and the awarded contract has been granted to Swarco Traffic Ltd.

Opportunities for business growth arise from the ongoing demand for advanced traffic management technology, particularly in the installation and operation of variable message signs and related equipment. Companies specialising in road traffic-control solutions, technology installation, and traffic monitoring would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. As local authorities increasingly focus on improving urban mobility, businesses that can offer innovative, reliable solutions in this sector are likely to benefit significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackpool Intelligent Transport System

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1089. Traffic Management Technology 2 - Lot 4 Variable Message Signs. Blackpool Council sought to procure an ITS Car Park Management System and Traffic Information System for the town, by means of a further competition from CCS Framework RM1089. The overall objective was to provide an Intelligent Transport System that would deliver the right information to drivers at the right time, whilst providing improved overall network control, problem identification and analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ed92724-d74c-4d84-a440-b7edeb15db33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ae8389-7602-4c28-bd54-a9ba0804e115
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34924000 - Variable message signs

34928470 - Signage

34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,702,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO TRAFFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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