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Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards

Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS)

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04 Dec 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is seeking bids for the supply and installation of Variable Message Boards (VMBs) as part of an open tender process. This procurement, classified under the goods category, is taking place in Inverness, UK, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 December 2020. The project aims to replace three outdated VMBs located on key routes (A830, A87, and A851) to enhance the accuracy of travel information provided to ferry passengers. Interested businesses should ensure that they submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in signage, digital displays, or transport technology, particularly those with experience in supply and installation of VMBs. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capability, quality assurance, and relevant project experience will be well-positioned to compete. It is essential for bidders to provide robust evidence of their previous work and references from clients in a similar sector to meet the stringent criteria outlined by HITRANS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards

Notice Description

(CalMac Ferries Ltd) CFL operates 27 variable message boards (VMBs) around its ferry network. These signs display route information and are centrally managed by CFL's Service Updates Team (SUT) in Gourock using a single application. The boards are to replace existing boards at the following routes: - A830 (Opp Lochaber High School at Fort William): Information for all Mallaig services - A87 (at Skye Bridge): Information for all Uig services - A851(Broadford near A87 Junction): Information for all Armadale services Only these three are in scope of this procurement. The information displayed on these boards is out of date as the services provided at Mallaig, Uig, and Armadale have changed since installation. In addition, the boards use out of date technology that is relatively expensive to maintain and prevents accurate information being relayed to passengers en route to their port of departure. Therefore, CFL will be replacing the three VMBs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

(CalMac Ferries Ltd) CFL operates 27 variable message boards (VMBs) around its ferry network. These signs display route information and are centrally managed by CFL's Service Updates Team (SUT) in Gourock using a single application. The boards are to replace existing boards at the following routes: - A830 (Opp Lochaber High School at Fort William): Information for all Mallaig services - A87 (at Skye Bridge): Information for all Uig services - A851(Broadford near A87 Junction): Information for all Armadale services Only these three are in scope of this procurement. The information displayed on these boards is out of date as the services provided at Mallaig, Uig, and Armadale have changed since installation. In addition, the boards use out of date technology that is relatively expensive to maintain and prevents accurate information being relayed to passengers en route to their port of departure. Therefore, CFL will be replacing the three VMBs. Each of the new displays should contain: - Route information which can be fixed or variable, this will be dependent on the quotes provided for both options* - Real Time Travel information (variable) - arrival and departure times, updates and travel warnings *All signs must be compliant with Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions as they apply to the context within which they the signs will be sited

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401228
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

34992200 - Road signs

45233124 - Trunk road construction work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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