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QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 Automatic Traffic Counting Devices, expected to commence in September 2020 and run for three years. This open tender was published on 4 August 2020 and includes essential specifications such as the requirement for automated, bi-directional counting and real-time data classification of various vehicle types. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system to submit a quotation for this contract, which has an awarded value of £93,912.20.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring and related technologies to expand their services. Companies experienced in the installation and maintenance of automated traffic systems, with capacities for data analysis and traffic management, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will not only enhance infrastructure in Birmingham but can also leverage data ownership under the Open Government Licence, creating avenues for further collaboration and growth in traffic management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters - AWARD

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...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6472e01-84da-44aa-b7f4-55afaf360535
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08390775-fc97-4fed-8a70-564504575559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£93,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2020 - 5 Sep 2023 2-3 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SG TRANSPORT INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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