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title: "QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters - AWARD"
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# QU335 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Traffic Counters - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6472e01-84da-44aa-b7f4-55afaf360535

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the supply, installation and maintenance of up to 20 Automatic Traffic Counting Devices, expected to commence in September 2020 and run for three years. This open tender was published on 4 August 2020 and includes essential specifications such as the requirement for automated, bi-directional counting and real-time data classification of various vehicle types. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system to submit a quotation for this contract, which has an awarded value of £93,912.20.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring and related technologies to expand their services. Companies experienced in the installation and maintenance of automated traffic systems, with capacities for data analysis and traffic management, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will not only enhance infrastructure in Birmingham but can also leverage data ownership under the Open Government Licence, creating avenues for further collaboration and growth in traffic management solutions.

## 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...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08390775-fc97-4fed-8a70-564504575559 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2020 - 5 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,912 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SG TRANSPORT INNOVATION |

## 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

- 7 Sep 2020 at 15:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08390775-fc97-4fed-8a70-564504575559
- 7 Sep 2020 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08390775-fc97-4fed-8a70-564504575559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08390775-fc97-4fed-8a70-564504575559
  7th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2852/traffic_management_protocol

## Provenance

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