Tender

QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2020 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters". This contract falls within the services category and specifically targets the traffic-flow measuring systems industry. Located in West Midlands, the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th August 2020. The successful contract will commence on 6th September 2020 and will run for a period of three years, concluding on 5th September 2023. Potential bidders must register on Birmingham’s e-tendering system to express interest.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of traffic monitoring and equipment installation. Companies that specialise in automated traffic solutions, data management, and traffic management services will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific requirements outlined for bi-directional counting, real-time data capabilities, and compliance with local traffic management protocols. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 Automatic Traffic Counting Devices which will be installed on the highway network in Birmingham. This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing in September 2020. There is a requirement for supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 automatic traffic counting devices within the boundaries in the Birmingham area. Providers will need to adhere to the requirements of the Council's traffic management protocol available at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol The successful provider will need to ensure the counters include the following requirements:- o Automated - these must be automated counting devices, with no human / manual counting interaction o Bi-directional - counts are to be split by direction of travel. Individual lane resolution is not required. o Real time data o Classification - traffic is to be automatically classified into at least five categories such as cars, HGV's, LGV's, Buses and motorcycles. Speed data will also be required. o Application Programming Interface (API) -an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data) o Licensing - All data collected by these counters will be in the ownership / property of Birmingham City Council who will be able to licence them to others using the Open Government Licence (OGL) v3 license. o Traffic management - the supplier will need to organise traffic management for the installation of the counters themselves and fully comply with Birmingham City Council's approval process. The relevant documentation is available at: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol o Power - the solution can be mains or battery powered, but how this works and is funded needs to be described. o Accuracy - the accuracy of the counters should be stated and expected tolerance (for example we are aware that some units will fail to classify correctly at certain speeds). o Latency - expected time from data collection to data being available in the API should be stated. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returne... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefc3baf-2ff4-486c-b144-13cde8017d4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34962000 - Air-traffic control equipment

34962200 - Air-traffic control

34962220 - Air-traffic control systems

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

34972000 - Traffic-flow measuring system

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment

63712700 - Traffic control services

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

63732000 - Air-traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2020 - 5 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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