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Provision and Maintenance of Bathing Water VMS Hardware / Software

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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05 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision and Maintenance of Bathing Water VMS Hardware/Software" project, classified under the environmental protection industry. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract being active as of 12th March 2025. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically awarding the contract without prior publication due to the need for additional deliveries by the original supplier, ensuring compatibility with existing installations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the technology and environmental sectors, particularly those with expertise in hardware and software solutions for public infrastructure projects. While the procurement process was completed with a single bid, there is potential for established suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to engage in similar contracts by showcasing their ability to support public sector needs. The nature of this project highlights the need for businesses capable of handling complex, technical requirements and maintaining ongoing service relationships with entities like SEPA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Maintenance of Bathing Water VMS Hardware / Software

Notice Description

Provision and Maintenance of Bathing Water Variable Message Signs (VMS) Hardware / Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and Maintenance of Bathing Water Variable Message Signs (VMS) Hardware / Software

Procurement Information

Additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529601
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,124 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCRIMSIGN MICRO ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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