--- title: "Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY" published: "2020-03-06" --- # Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020.json) ## Summary The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking a consultant for the "Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System" project, which focuses on improving technical requirements for a new sound, voting, and interpretation system in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement, classified under services and utilizing a selective procurement method, is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £61,200. The timeline for the contract commenced with the signing date on 20th February 2020, and the consultancy period is expected to run until October 2021, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sound technology, consulting, or system integration, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise and hold adequate insurance, as specified in the contract, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to play a significant role given the historical support for diverse bidding entities in public contracts. ## Notice The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new sound, voting and interpretation system, data inputs and outputs, network integration, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The consultant will not be able to bid for or work with bidders for the replacement system as they will have drafted the technical specification and are required to be independent of any manufacturers and system integrators. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new system, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The main aims for the new sound, electronic voting and interpretation system are: Ensuring audibility in the Chamber to allow MSPs, officials, delegates at events and members of the public to hear proceedings. Enabling MSPs to vote in the Chamber. Providing simultaneous interpretation within the Chamber. Incorporate live events Provide broadcast quality audio feeds. Provide comprehensive data flows to various Parliament business systems.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulations 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: 1 x 12 month period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382941 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £61,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH99 1SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WAVE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 30231200 - Consoles - 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment - 32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment - 45232331 - Ancillary works for broadcasting - 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration) - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382941 - 18 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375436 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375436&idx=1 18th December 2019 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375436&idx=2 18th December 2019 - Summary of Consultancy Advice Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375436 Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System - The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new sound, voting and interpretation system, data inputs and outputs, network integration, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The consultant will not be able to bid for or work with bidders for the replacement system as they will have drafted the technical specification and are required to be independent of any manufacturers and system integrators. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382941 Provision of Consultant for Chamber Sound, Voting and Interpretation System - The SPCB would like to appoint an independent consultant to advise on technical requirements of a new sound, voting and interpretation system, data inputs and outputs, network integration, input to tender documents, including producing the technical specification, and advise on audibility in the Chamber. The consultant will not be able to bid for or work with bidders for the replacement system as they will have drafted the technical specification and are required to be independent of any manufacturers and system integrators. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/ - http://www.parliament.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606020.json.