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Phase2 Footfall Sensors for Towns Fund Connected Schemes

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Phase2 Footfall Sensors for Towns Fund Connected Schemes" has been completed, with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council serving as the purchasing organisation. This contract, focused on the installation and monitoring of footfall sensors across the Sandwell region, including areas such as Rowley, West Bromwich, Smethwick, and Blackheath, falls under the services category within the installation services of equipment classification. The procurement was conducted through a direct award under the CCS Framework, bypassing the typical call for competition process, and is compliant with the legal basis outlined in CELEX 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to Vivacity Labs Ltd and was signed on 30 June 2025 for the amount of £117,168.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation and monitoring of data validation equipment, specifically those with experience in smart city technologies and sensor installations. Companies like Vivacity Labs Ltd, an SME based in London, are well-suited to this type of tender. For businesses looking to enter or expand their presence in the public sector, especially in the infrastructure and data analytics sectors, contracts like these demonstrate the demand for technological solutions that can enhance urban planning and public service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Phase2 Footfall Sensors for Towns Fund Connected Schemes

Notice Description

Footfall Sensors - Data Validation for Transport Projects within the Towns Fund Programme (installation and 3 year monitoring)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured via Direct Award of the CCS Framework

Procurement Information

Direct Award from the CCS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,168 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tyler Ryan
Contact Email
tyler-jesse_ryan@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVACITY LABS

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