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title: "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags for communal and wheeled bins"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0377a9"
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# Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags for communal and wheeled bins

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0377a9

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 16,000 RFID tags for communal and wheeled bins. The contract also includes associated hardware and installation services for refuse collection vehicles in Aberdeen City, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to c-trace Ltd., has a total value of £190,000 and was signed on 18th October 2022.

This procurement opportunity involves the supply of data-transmission equipment and digital transmission apparatus. Businesses specialising in RFID technology, waste management, and data collection systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award criteria prioritise quality aspects related to the provision of goods and services, vehicles reader installation, licencing/data transfer, and sustainability measures. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The successful tenderer will provide 16,000 RFID tags for plastic and metal bins and the associated hardware and for 21 refuse collection vehicles. Subject to the option being exercised at the Council's sole discretion, the successful tenderer may also be required to configure and install an estimated 14,500 RFID tags to the domestic communal bins and trade bins situated within Aberdeen City. The Council may also require the Supplier to deliver additional quantities of the hardware throughout the duration of the Contract. The successful contractor will also provide a suitable and secure frequent transfer of data collected to the Council's current waste collection system (Bartec).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful tenderer will provide 16,000 RFID tags for plastic and metal bins and the associated hardware and for 21 refuse collection vehicles. Subject to the option being exercised at the Council's sole discretion, the successful tenderer may also be required to configure and install an estimated 14,500 RFID tags to the domestic communal bins and trade bins situated within Aberdeen City. The Council may also require the Supplier to deliver additional quantities of the hardware throughout the duration of the Contract. The successful contractor will also provide a suitable and secure frequent transfer of data collected to the Council's current waste collection system (Bartec).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029690-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C-TRACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029690-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697601
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190974-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

## Provenance

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