--- title: "Data Only SIM Card Provision and Associated Management System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-11" --- # Data Only SIM Card Provision and Associated Management System Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ddc4fd-9de7-4f88-ac32-3877ca93f765.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is conducting an open tender process for the provision of Data Only SIM Cards and an Associated Management System. This procurement falls under the category of communication and telecommunication equipment, with the closing date for submissions set for 8 January 2019. The target date for the award of the contract is 29 January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 29 March 2019 and run for an initial period of three years, extendable up to a maximum of seven years. The relevant documentation can be accessed through the e-sourcing system, Intend. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Machine to Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platforms. Companies with expertise in delivering secure data transfer solutions, particularly those familiar with GPRS technology, will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on public sector projects like parking meters and civil enforcement cameras, businesses that can ensure robust and reliable connectivity may find this contract aligns well with their service offerings, potentially driving growth in this sector. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council, ''the Council'', is inviting tenders from suitably qualified Machine to Machine (M2M) and IoT Connectivity platforms to deliver Data only SIM cards for the secure transfer of data via GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) for the Authority's parking meters, bus lane enforcement cameras, school enforcement cameras and civil enforcement officers hand held devices, and an associated management system. The target date for award of contract is 29 January 2019 with the contract commencing 29 March 2019. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years extendable in increments to be agreed at the option of the council to a maximum of 7 years. Please ensure your quote is valid for 30 days. Please provide a quote exclusive of VAT. The relevant documentation, including terms and conditions are attached. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled - Date documents can be requested until If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Data Only SIM Card Provision and Associated Management System. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6078221c-420c-4f37-a491-fb28f2dd9fda | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2022 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 11 Dec 2018 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6078221c-420c-4f37-a491-fb28f2dd9fda - 6 Dec 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6078221c-420c-4f37-a491-fb28f2dd9fda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6078221c-420c-4f37-a491-fb28f2dd9fda 11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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