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title: "The Supply and Installation of External Digital Signage In and Around the City of Ely."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03348a"
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# The Supply and Installation of External Digital Signage In and Around the City of Ely.

Buyer: EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03348a

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## Summary

East Cambridgeshire District Council has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This procurement, classified under the audio-visual equipment category (CPV code: 32321200), covers the delivery of a minimum of 10 digital screens along with internal media players, maintenance, and support for at least three years. The contract, awarded to Vix Technology UK Ltd, was finalised on 30 August 2022 and has an active status. The open procedure method was employed, resulting in a total contract value of £147,275.78. The project involves various civil works, power connections, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, signage installation, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in civil works, power connectivity, and construction compliance can also benefit from participating in similar future tenders. SMEs like Vix Technology UK Ltd, which was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with competitive bids and quality service offerings can secure such contracts to drive business growth and maintain local infrastructure.

## Notice

East Cambridgeshire District Council requires the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This will include: * A minimum of 10 digital screens * Internal media players for each screen to enable scheduled content (graphics and video) to play on the units when not in use * An offer of maintenance and support for a minimum of three years * Installation of the screens including all civils works, power, sign installation works etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Cambridgeshire District Council requires the supply and installation of external digital signage in and around the city of Ely. This will include: * A minimum of 10 digital screens * Internal media players for each screen to enable scheduled content (graphics and video) to play on the units when not in use * An offer of maintenance and support for a minimum of three years * Installation of the screens including all civils works, power, sign installation works etc. * The Tenderer is responsible for the design, checking and installation of the required foundations including liaising with the DNO to provide connectivity. These and the costs for the removal of the existing Tourist Information Points (where applicable) should be included in the overall price provided by the potential contractor. * It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to also provide specific and relevant risk assessments and method statements for the installation of each device. * It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to consider and ensure that the installation of the devices, including the groundworks, complies with Construction design Management (CDM) regulations where it may apply. Health and safety in construction HSG150 (hse.gov.uk). The Contractor will provide; * A programme to include each individual element of the works i.e. civils works, power, sign installation works etc. The information provided in the programme should include working hours and accurate duration and must abide by the constraints below with return of the tender. * ECDC require a lead in time of no more than 4 weeks, followed by an installation period of around 4 weeks to allow for unforeseen issues. * Vehicular and Pedestrian access to all premises in the area of the works shall be maintained unless written agreement is obtained from ECDC. * The contractor will be required to comply with the standard working conditions and application timescales of the Streetworks. The contractor is required to obtain this information if needed to allow this price to be submitted. * The contractor will be permitted to place Traffic Management 'off peak' only, unless agreed in writing by East Cambridgeshire District Council. This is to be reflected in the returned price * The normal working hours will be 8am - 6pm on weekdays. No working permitted outside of this without agreement in writing from ECDC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035805-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,275 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely East |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIX TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 34928470 - Signage
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035805-2024
- 5 May 2022 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011757-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5395911c-5dcc-ec11-8114-005056b64545
- https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/

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