--- title: "QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-22" --- # QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff13d41-3509-4e61-ba09-92a3775d782a.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters". This contract falls within the services category and specifically targets the traffic-flow measuring systems industry. Located in West Midlands, the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th August 2020. The successful contract will commence on 6th September 2020 and will run for a period of three years, concluding on 5th September 2023. Potential bidders must register on Birmingham’s e-tendering system to express interest. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of traffic monitoring and equipment installation. Companies that specialise in automated traffic solutions, data management, and traffic management services will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific requirements outlined for bi-directional counting, real-time data capabilities, and compliance with local traffic management protocols. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 Automatic Traffic Counting Devices which will be installed on the highway network in Birmingham. This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing in September 2020. There is a requirement for supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 automatic traffic counting devices within the boundaries in the Birmingham area. Providers will need to adhere to the requirements of the Council's traffic management protocol available at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol The successful provider will need to ensure the counters include the following requirements:- o Automated - these must be automated counting devices, with no human / manual counting interaction o Bi-directional - counts are to be split by direction of travel. Individual lane resolution is not required. o Real time data o Classification - traffic is to be automatically classified into at least five categories such as cars, HGV's, LGV's, Buses and motorcycles. Speed data will also be required. o Application Programming Interface (API) -an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data) o Licensing - All data collected by these counters will be in the ownership / property of Birmingham City Council who will be able to licence them to others using the Open Government Licence (OGL) v3 license. o Traffic management - the supplier will need to organise traffic management for the installation of the counters themselves and fully comply with Birmingham City Council's approval process. The relevant documentation is available at: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol o Power - the solution can be mains or battery powered, but how this works and is funded needs to be described. o Accuracy - the accuracy of the counters should be stated and expected tolerance (for example we are aware that some units will fail to classify correctly at certain speeds). o Latency - expected time from data collection to data being available in the API should be stated. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returne... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefc3baf-2ff4-486c-b144-13cde8017d4f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2020 - 5 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment - 34962000 - Air-traffic control equipment - 34962200 - Air-traffic control - 34962220 - Air-traffic control systems - 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment - 34972000 - Traffic-flow measuring system - 45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment - 45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment - 63712700 - Traffic control services - 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services - 63732000 - Air-traffic control services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2020 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefc3baf-2ff4-486c-b144-13cde8017d4f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefc3baf-2ff4-486c-b144-13cde8017d4f 22nd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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