Award

The Supply and Installation of External Digital Signage In and Around the City of Ely.

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

05 Nov 2024 at 14:13

Tender

05 May 2022 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

East Cambridgeshire District Council has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This procurement, classified under the audio-visual equipment category (CPV code: 32321200), covers the delivery of a minimum of 10 digital screens along with internal media players, maintenance, and support for at least three years. The contract, awarded to Vix Technology UK Ltd, was finalised on 30 August 2022 and has an active status. The open procedure method was employed, resulting in a total contract value of £147,275.78. The project involves various civil works, power connections, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, signage installation, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in civil works, power connectivity, and construction compliance can also benefit from participating in similar future tenders. SMEs like Vix Technology UK Ltd, which was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with competitive bids and quality service offerings can secure such contracts to drive business growth and maintain local infrastructure.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Installation of External Digital Signage In and Around the City of Ely.

Notice Description

East Cambridgeshire District Council requires the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This will include: * A minimum of 10 digital screens * Internal media players for each screen to enable scheduled content (graphics and video) to play on the units when not in use * An offer of maintenance and support for a minimum of three years * Installation of the screens including all civils works, power, sign installation works etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Cambridgeshire District Council requires the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This will include: * A minimum of 10 digital screens * Internal media players for each screen to enable scheduled content (graphics and video) to play on the units when not in use * An offer of maintenance and support for a minimum of three years * Installation of the screens including all civils works, power, sign installation works etc. * The Tenderer is responsible for the design, checking and installation of the required foundations including liaising with the DNO to provide connectivity. These and the costs for the removal of the existing Tourist Information Points (where applicable) should be included in the overall price provided by the potential contractor. * It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to also provide specific and relevant risk assessments and method statements for the installation of each device. * It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to consider and ensure that the installation of the devices, including the groundworks, complies with Construction design Management (CDM) regulations where it may apply. Health and safety in construction HSG150 (hse.gov.uk). The Contractor will provide; * A programme to include each individual element of the works i.e. civils works, power, sign installation works etc. The information provided in the programme should include working hours and accurate duration and must abide by the constraints below with return of the tender. * ECDC require a lead in time of no more than 4 weeks, followed by an installation period of around 4 weeks to allow for unforeseen issues. * Vehicular and Pedestrian access to all premises in the area of the works shall be maintained unless written agreement is obtained from ECDC. * The contractor will be required to comply with the standard working conditions and application timescales of the Streetworks. The contractor is required to obtain this information if needed to allow this price to be submitted. * The contractor will be permitted to place Traffic Management 'off peak' only, unless agreed in writing by East Cambridgeshire District Council. This is to be reflected in the returned price * The normal working hours will be 8am - 6pm on weekdays. No working permitted outside of this without agreement in writing from ECDC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03348a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035805-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

34928470 - Signage

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,275 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Nick Lancaster
Contact Email
nick.lancaster@eastcambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIX TECHNOLOGY

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