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title: "Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels"
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# Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-745c2d83-6e8c-4b6b-ad04-6b6abb734e3c

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## Summary

The Merseytravel organisation is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Public Address Voice Alarm System for the Mersey Tunnels. This contract falls under the emergency and security equipment category and is valued at £700,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period started on 1 January 2021 and extending until 30 June 2024. The project is focused on replacing antiquated systems in the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels, located in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the design, supply, and installation of voice alarm systems for road tunnels. Companies that can offer a maintenance package following the installation phase would also find this contract attractive, especially those with experience in emergency communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, bringing innovation and competitive pricing to the procurement process.

## Notice

Merseytravel are planning to replace a redundant and obsolete Public Address Voice Alarm System in the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels. Merseytravel are looking to engage a supplier who has experience of the design and implementation of VA system in a road tunnels environment. The supplier will design and build a new VAS for the Kingsway and Queensway road tunnels. The voice alarm system will allow either of the two control centres to provide Voice Alarm and information during an emergency. The Kingsway tunnel is 1.8Km long and is a double bore tunnel with two, two lane carriageways one in either direction. The Queensway tunnel is 3.2km and is a single bore tunnel with four lanes of traffic two in each direction. On completion of successful installation commissioning and site acceptance tests the supplier will provide a three year support contract to maintain the system through a bedding in period. This will include an option to extend the support period into a fourth year. Merseytravel is the Executive body that provides professional, strategic and operational transport advice to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to enable it to make informed decisions. It is also the delivery arm, making transport happen. Merseytravel delivers transport projects that support the economic growth of the city region. The focus is on improving connectivity within the region and beyond, improving the customer experience from ticket buying to journey planning and maintaining the integrated transport network, including the Mersey Ferries and Mersey Tunnels, to ensure it is fit for the future, accessible and safe. The aim is to make that network world class. Additional information: This is a goods / supplies contract including design, supply and installation. A maintenance package is also required. The procurement documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN476124.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda5e8a7-018c-435c-9244-8a337b3f0491 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £654,110 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORSON PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 48952000 - Public address systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda5e8a7-018c-435c-9244-8a337b3f0491
- 15 May 2020 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac60eb0-f220-4ed3-9013-056cbc7c2ef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda5e8a7-018c-435c-9244-8a337b3f0491
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac60eb0-f220-4ed3-9013-056cbc7c2ef2
  15th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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