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title: "Inverness Wireless Mesh Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575858"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-03"
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# Inverness Wireless Mesh Network

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575858

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## Summary

The Highland Council is conducting a tender for the "Inverness Wireless Mesh Network" project, aimed at providing a wireless mesh system that covers main public transport routes within Inverness. This procurement, categorized under goods, is at the planning stage and employs an open procedure for its tendering process. Key dates include the tender submission deadline, which is set for 2nd April 2019, and the anticipated award period starting from the same date. The total contract values for each lot are £346,374 for "Supply of wireless mesh equipment" and £139,942 for "Installation and maintenance of Inverness wireless mesh network".

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and related services. Companies that provide wireless communication equipment, installation services, or have experience in smart city initiatives would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement is designed to integrate existing radio communication infrastructure while enhancing connectivity and service delivery within Inverness, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and growth within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of a wireless mesh system covering main public transport routes within inverness

### Lot Information

Supply of wireless mesh equipment

Provision of a wireless Mesh system for the city of Inverness. Inverness already has some existing radio communication infrastructure but this now needs to be included and integrated into a new wireless Mesh system. The system will have several layers:- 1. The UTMC core systems 2. The backhauls employed in connecting the mesh to the various areas and the UTC and Council core systems 3. The individual area meshes 4. The Mesh infrastructure radios Wireless mesh equipment to be provided may include (but is not limited to): - Central Mesh Controller (CMC) - Satellite Mesh Controllers (SMC) - Local Mesh Switches (LMS) - Connection to a Traffic Light - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Repeater on a lamp column - Wireless Point Of Presence (POP) (lamp column or building mounted) - Small office location, either wall mounted or roof mounted - Wired POP - Layer 2 VPN tunnel over IP network - Wired/Fibre connection.. This project is also receiving funding from 'Smart Cities Scotland'.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months, i.e. up to maximum of 24 months.

Installation and maintenance of Inverness wireless mesh network

Installation and maintenance of wireless mesh equipment, including (but not limited to): - Central Mesh Controller (CMC) - Satellite Mesh Controllers (SMC) - Local Mesh Switches (LMS) - Connection to a Traffic Light - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Repeater on a lamp column - Wireless Point Of Presence (POP) (lamp column or building mounted) - Small office location, either wall mounted or roof mounted - Wired POP - Layer 2 VPN tunnel over IP network - Wired/Fibre connection - Associated wiring and cabling. Because some equipment will be installed at high level, the service contractor must provide 24 hr access to a "cherry picker" for the length of the contract. Also, since some of the installation work will involve creating an obstruction on the road or footway, the Contractor must have Sector 8 Certification for Installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads. This will be required for the length of the installation and maintenance contract.. This project is also receiving funding from 'Smart Cities Scotland'.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months, i.e. maximum 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355943 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £486,316 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEMOTION INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus
- 32344250 - Radio installations
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355943
- 1 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347072

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=14
  21st March 2019 - Certificate to be completed and returned - omitted from original documents.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=12
  4th March 2019 - Plan 2 - Network Route with Nodes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=13
  4th March 2019 - List of Roads
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=1
  4th March 2019 - ITT (Invitation To Tender) letter and instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=2
  4th March 2019 - SOR (Statement Of Requirements)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=3
  4th March 2019 - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=4
  4th March 2019 - Lot 1 - Mandatory Requirements Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=5
  4th March 2019 - Lot 2 - Mandatory Requirements Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=6
  4th March 2019 - Lot 1 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=7
  4th March 2019 - Lot 2 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=8
  4th March 2019 - Draft contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=9
  4th March 2019 - ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=10
  4th March 2019 - Form of Tender Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347072&idx=11
  4th March 2019 - Plan 1 - Network Route
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347072
  Inverness Wireless Mesh Network - Provision of a wireless mesh system covering main public transport routes within inverness
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355943
  Inverness Wireless Mesh Network - Provision of a wireless mesh system covering main public transport routes within inverness

## Notice URLs

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