Planning

Route Optimisation System for Highland Council

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Aug 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Route Optimisation System, with the tender ID THC/ICT/ROS/2017. This initiative will support the optimisation of routes for Highland Council vehicles, particularly for waste collection services, using software and hardware solutions. The estimated value of this procurement is £140,000. Expressions of interest are welcomed, with a future notice expected on 30 October 2017. The project is located in Inverness and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software and hardware companies specialising in route planning and optimisation solutions. Businesses capable of delivering integrated technology for in-vehicle tracking and management systems will find this procurement particularly relevant. Companies that serve local authorities and have a track record in supporting public service operations could leverage this opportunity to grow their business and enhance their offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route Optimisation System for Highland Council

Notice Description

Route optimisation package (software and hardware) for use by Highland Council vehicles

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council intends to purchase a route optimisation package (including software and hardware) for use by Highland Council vehicles. This will be primarily for use by Waste Collection vehicles, at least initially, but may also be used by other vehicles e.g. street cleansing, gully emptying, gritting, etc. The system is to include route planning software, in-vehicle tracking devices and in-cab display equipment. The Highland Council has secured EU match funding for this project through ERDF (the European Regional Development Fund).. Expressions of interest are invited from interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508545
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292704
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Tysoe
Contact Email
peter.tysoe@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463254990

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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