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Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Award

05 Jan 2021 at 11:50

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2020 at 08:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseytravel organisation is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels. This contract falls under the emergency and security equipment category and is valued at £700,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period started on 1 January 2021 and extending until 30 June 2024. The project is focused on replacing antiquated systems in the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels, located in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the design, supply, and installation of voice alarm systems for road tunnels. Companies that can offer a maintenance package following the installation phase would also find this contract attractive, especially those with experience in emergency communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, bringing innovation and competitive pricing to the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels

Notice Description

Merseytravel are planning to replace a redundant and obsolete Public Address Voice Alarm System in the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels. Merseytravel are looking to engage a supplier who has experience of the design and implementation of VA system in a road tunnels environment. The supplier will design and build a new VAS for the Kingsway and Queensway road tunnels. The voice alarm system will allow either of the two control centres to provide Voice Alarm and information during an emergency. The Kingsway tunnel is 1.8Km long and is a double bore tunnel with two, two lane carriageways one in either direction. The Queensway tunnel is 3.2km and is a single bore tunnel with four lanes of traffic two in each direction. On completion of successful installation commissioning and site acceptance tests the supplier will provide a three year support contract to maintain the system through a bedding in period. This will include an option to extend the support period into a fourth year. Merseytravel is the Executive body that provides professional, strategic and operational transport advice to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to enable it to make informed decisions. It is also the delivery arm, making transport happen. Merseytravel delivers transport projects that support the economic growth of the city region. The focus is on improving connectivity within the region and beyond, improving the customer experience from ticket buying to journey planning and maintaining the integrated transport network, including the Mersey Ferries and Mersey Tunnels, to ensure it is fit for the future, accessible and safe. The aim is to make that network world class. Additional information: This is a goods / supplies contract including design, supply and installation. A maintenance package is also required. The procurement documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN476124.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-745c2d83-6e8c-4b6b-ad04-6b6abb734e3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda5e8a7-018c-435c-9244-8a337b3f0491
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

48952000 - Public address systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£654,110 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 3-4 years
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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORSON PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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