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title: "VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589070"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY"
published: "2021-09-30"
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# VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589070

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## Summary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has recently completed a procurement process for the maintenance of the Variable Message Sign (VMS) system, titled "VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment". This procurement, which falls under the environmental protection sector, was conducted in Stirling, UK. The process was initiated through an open tender procedure, culminating in the award of a contract to Scrimsign Micro Electronics Ltd on 4th November 2019, with a total contract value of £373,786. Key tasks outlined in the contract include providing new software, maintaining existing VMS infrastructure, and ensuring equipment commissioning checks are conducted before the bathing water sampling season, starting on 15th May each year, and providing maintenance support from 1st June to 15th September.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, hardware maintenance, and environmental services. Companies that specialise in VMS technology, alongside those providing IT support and systems integration, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders within this domain. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, especially in services related to environmental protection, may find this area conducive for growth as SEPA continues to enhance its network and system capabilities.

## Notice

* Provide new software for the control of the existing network of VMS * Maintain that software and the existing network of VMS * Provide the necessary equipment to allow SEPA to replace some of the existing network of VMS over the life of the contract * Perform on site commissioning checks on installed VMS minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the bathing water sampling season (15th May) * Provide maintenance support for VMS and software during the bathing water season (1st June to 15th September).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out the maintenance of existing bathing waters VMS signs, together with the supply and commission of new signs, as and when required

Renewal: Option to extend for two periods of one year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429292 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £373,786 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRIMSIGN MICRO ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429292
- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362178
- 10 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360485
- 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358848

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=10
  21st August 2019 - Schedule of Rates and Prices V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=8
  24th July 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=9
  24th July 2019 - Invitation to Tender v1.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=4
  1st July 2019 - Annex4_Key Site Health and Safety Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=5
  1st July 2019 - Annex5_ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=6
  1st July 2019 - Annex6_Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Goods and Related Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=7
  1st July 2019 - Annex7_Schedule of Rates and Prices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=1
  1st July 2019 - Annex1_Existing VMS Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=2
  1st July 2019 - Annex2_Current VMS Legends
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358848&idx=3
  1st July 2019 - Annex3_Existing Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358848
  VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment - * Provide new software for the control of the existing network of VMS * Maintain that software and the existing network of VMS * Provide the necessary equipment to allow SEPA to replace some of the existing network of VMS over the life of the contract * Perform on site commissioning checks on installed VMS minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the bathing water sampling season (15th May) * Provide maintenance support for VMS and software during the bathing water season (1st June to 15th September).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429292
  VMS System - Maintenance of Hardware/Software including Supply and Commissioning of New Equipment - * Provide new software for the control of the existing network of VMS * Maintain that software and the existing network of VMS * Provide the necessary equipment to allow SEPA to replace some of the existing network of VMS over the life of the contract * Perform on site commissioning checks on installed VMS minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the bathing water sampling season (15th May) * Provide maintenance support for VMS and software during the bathing water season (1st June to 15th September).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589070

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