Award

VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Tender

27 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has recently completed a procurement process for the maintenance of the Variable Message Sign (VMS) system, titled "VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment". This procurement, which falls under the environmental protection sector, was conducted in Stirling, UK. The process was initiated through an open tender procedure, culminating in the award of a contract to Scrimsign Micro Electronics Ltd on 4th November 2019, with a total contract value of £373,786. Key tasks outlined in the contract include providing new software, maintaining existing VMS infrastructure, and ensuring equipment commissioning checks are conducted before the bathing water sampling season, starting on 15th May each year, and providing maintenance support from 1st June to 15th September.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, hardware maintenance, and environmental services. Companies that specialise in VMS technology, alongside those providing IT support and systems integration, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders within this domain. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, especially in services related to environmental protection, may find this area conducive for growth as SEPA continues to enhance its network and system capabilities.

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Notice Title

VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment

Notice Description

* Provide new software for the control of the existing network of VMS * Maintain that software and the existing network of VMS * Provide the necessary equipment to allow SEPA to replace some of the existing network of VMS over the life of the contract * Perform on site commissioning checks on installed VMS minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the bathing water sampling season (15th May) * Provide maintenance support for VMS and software during the bathing water season (1st June to 15th September).

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out the maintenance of existing bathing waters VMS signs, together with the supply and commission of new signs, as and when required

Renewal: Option to extend for two periods of one year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429292
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£373,786 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fiona.kemp@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCRIMSIGN MICRO ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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