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title: "Footfall Counters"
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# Footfall Counters

Buyer: MENDIP DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4af30570-75f9-442a-addb-4d044a8c48c1

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## Summary

Mendip District Council is seeking suppliers for the "Footfall Counters" tender to install and maintain footfall counters in five of its town centres, namely Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street, and Wells. This project aims to gather data on pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle numbers to assess the impact of the pandemic and support active travel schemes. The tender was published on 10th August 2021 and closed on 24th August 2021. The awarded contract has a value of £34,000 and runs from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022, classified under the surveillance system category (CPV code 35125000), with a procurement method based on a direct single tender action.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of surveillance systems, particularly those offering sensors and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate. Companies that can provide the necessary analytical tools and maintenance support throughout the contract's duration may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to further contracts within similar public sector projects.

## Notice

Mendip District Council require an understanding of the baseline and evolving numbers of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles in various locations across the District. We are therefore seeking to install footfall counters in five of our town centres to add a valuable data set for interpreting the impact of the pandemic and any active travel related schemes. 1. Introduction As an element of this installation the council will require access to the collected data, analytical tools, reporting capability, benchmarking data, general support, planned and unplanned maintenance through the life of the contract. 2. Outcomes sought * The Council wishes to install 2 counters in each of the following towns, Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells. * Whilst MDC officers have provided some suggested locations for each town, you should identify the most appropriate locations to achieve maximum coverage and representative footfall data in the five high streets. * The data counters should enable easy collection of information to support the analysis of the impacts of the Covid epidemic and other soft or hard interventions being delivered by MDC and or other authorities. * The supplier should provide associated software and analytical tools which can enable the council to interpret collected data. This should be available and easily accessible. * The council require a clear installation schedule leading to a commencement of monitoring. * The council require a clear planned and non- routine maintenance programme throughout the life of the contract. Additional information: Invitation to quote for the supply and maintenance of footfall counters for Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells High Streets. This opportunity will also be published on the Mendip website. Tender closes 24th August 2021 @ 1400hrs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e432554f-f73b-4edc-b17a-be597dbaac51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MENDIP DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEPTON MALLET |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA4 5BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Shepton Mallet |
| Westminster constituency | Wells and Mendip Hills |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROXIMITY FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125000 - Surveillance system
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 35125200 - Time control system or working time recorder
- 35125300 - Security cameras

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e432554f-f73b-4edc-b17a-be597dbaac51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e432554f-f73b-4edc-b17a-be597dbaac51
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40971dbb-08b0-4826-8cc9-ceba27a38b0e
  Scope, specifications, requirements, timescales etc.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf293219-e184-4ff4-ada6-5c3c1028aa22
  Pricing table and evaluation criteria

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mendip.gov.uk

## Provenance

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