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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking a consultant for the "Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System" project, which focuses on improving technical requirements for a new sound, voting, and interpretation system in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement, classified under services and utilizing a selective procurement method, is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £61,200. The timeline for the contract commenced with the signing date on 20th February 2020, and the consultancy period is expected to run until October 2021, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sound technology, consulting, or system integration, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise and hold adequate insurance, as specified in the contract, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to play a significant role given the historical support for diverse bidding entities in public contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System

Notice Description

The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new sound, voting and interpretation system, data inputs and outputs, network integration, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The consultant will not be able to bid for or work with bidders for the replacement system as they will have drafted the technical specification and are required to be independent of any manufacturers and system integrators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new system, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The main aims for the new sound, electronic voting and interpretation system are: Ensuring audibility in the Chamber to allow MSPs, officials, delegates at events and members of the public to hear proceedings. Enabling MSPs to vote in the Chamber. Providing simultaneous interpretation within the Chamber. Incorporate live events Provide broadcast quality audio feeds. Provide comprehensive data flows to various Parliament business systems.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulations 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

30231200 - Consoles

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment

45232331 - Ancillary works for broadcasting

71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20206 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 Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wave Science Technology Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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