Planning

i3 Programme RFI

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the i3 Programme RFI is being conducted by Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, Scotland. This initiative falls under the services category and is currently at the planning stage. The focus of this procurement is to build new business accommodation that supports automated manufacturing processes and innovative technologies, with significant investments of £50 million planned over ten years. Interested parties should note that the future notice date is set for 2nd August 2021, with key documents already released for review.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, digital infrastructure, and innovative manufacturing technologies. Companies that can provide light industrial units or support Industry 4.0 applications will be particularly well-suited to compete. The programme aims to create around 1,000 skilled jobs and enhance the economic performance of local businesses, making it a prime opportunity for firms looking to grow in a cutting-edge industrial environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

i3 Programme RFI

Notice Description

i3 Programme RFI

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fife i3 Programme wants to build new business accommodation that will be attractive to businesses and their supply chain who are intent on using automated manufacturing processes to revolutionise their business and to influence their location decisions. The Programme is part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal's (http://esescityregiondeal.org.uk/) innovation theme. Innovation in the City Region is focused on Data Driven innovation recognising the strengths and commercialisation achievements of the region's Universities and Research Institutions. It will deliver a sustained investment programme in modern business premises to support the delivery of Inclusive Growth and Innovation in Fife. The total investment is 50m GBP over 10 years, delivered in three tranches. The programme will increase the supply of serviced employment land and new industrial, office and business space in Fife: "servicing 57 ha of employment land; " building 10,700 m2 of new business accommodation; " at least 30m GBP Private Sector investment levered; - support the creation of around 1,000 permanent skilled jobs; and ensure that Fife businesses sustain and improve their economic performance, through improved value from their data and the adoption of digital technologies to create/safeguard jobs and turnover. To assist in meeting the aims of the programme, Fife Council is looking to understand the technologies which should be considered for future potential procurement exercises of light industrial units in Fife. The Council would like to explore options regarding digital infrastructure to provide in-building coverage to support light industrial use of the units, where the occupiers adopt industry 4.0 in their processes and management. The Council will seek to meet with respondents to this RFI to further understand the technological approaches which should be considered to support suppliers looking to harness industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities.. This is an RFI only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412744
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2021Expired
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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Ross
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

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