--- title: "Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)" published: "2020-12-04" --- # Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887.json) ## Summary The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is seeking bids for the supply and installation of Variable Message Boards (VMBs) as part of an open tender process. This procurement, classified under the goods category, is taking place in Inverness, UK, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 December 2020. The project aims to replace three outdated VMBs located on key routes (A830, A87, and A851) to enhance the accuracy of travel information provided to ferry passengers. Interested businesses should ensure that they submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in signage, digital displays, or transport technology, particularly those with experience in supply and installation of VMBs. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capability, quality assurance, and relevant project experience will be well-positioned to compete. It is essential for bidders to provide robust evidence of their previous work and references from clients in a similar sector to meet the stringent criteria outlined by HITRANS. ## Notice (CalMac Ferries Ltd) CFL operates 27 variable message boards (VMBs) around its ferry network. These signs display route information and are centrally managed by CFL's Service Updates Team (SUT) in Gourock using a single application. The boards are to replace existing boards at the following routes: - A830 (Opp Lochaber High School at Fort William): Information for all Mallaig services - A87 (at Skye Bridge): Information for all Uig services - A851(Broadford near A87 Junction): Information for all Armadale services Only these three are in scope of this procurement. The information displayed on these boards is out of date as the services provided at Mallaig, Uig, and Armadale have changed since installation. In addition, the boards use out of date technology that is relatively expensive to maintain and prevents accurate information being relayed to passengers en route to their port of departure. Therefore, CFL will be replacing the three VMBs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 (CalMac Ferries Ltd) CFL operates 27 variable message boards (VMBs) around its ferry network. These signs display route information and are centrally managed by CFL's Service Updates Team (SUT) in Gourock using a single application. The boards are to replace existing boards at the following routes: - A830 (Opp Lochaber High School at Fort William): Information for all Mallaig services - A87 (at Skye Bridge): Information for all Uig services - A851(Broadford near A87 Junction): Information for all Armadale services Only these three are in scope of this procurement. The information displayed on these boards is out of date as the services provided at Mallaig, Uig, and Armadale have changed since installation. In addition, the boards use out of date technology that is relatively expensive to maintain and prevents accurate information being relayed to passengers en route to their port of departure. Therefore, CFL will be replacing the three VMBs. Each of the new displays should contain: - Route information which can be fixed or variable, this will be dependent on the quotes provided for both options* - Real Time Travel information (variable) - arrival and departure times, updates and travel warnings *All signs must be compliant with Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions as they apply to the context within which they the signs will be sited ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401228 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NQ | | 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34924000 - Variable message signs - 34992200 - Road signs - 45233124 - Trunk road construction work - 45233290 - Installation of road signs ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401228 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401228&idx=4 15th December 2020 - Please see attached screenshot of existing Armadale sign. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401228&idx=3 15th December 2020 - Please see attached screenshot of existing Uig sign. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401228&idx=2 15th December 2020 - Please see attached screenshot of existing Mallaig sign. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401228&idx=1 4th December 2020 - ITT: Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401228 Supply and Installation of Variable Message Boards - (CalMac Ferries Ltd) CFL operates 27 variable message boards (VMBs) around its ferry network. These signs display route information and are centrally managed by CFL's Service Updates Team (SUT) in Gourock using a single application. The boards are to replace existing boards at the following routes: - A830 (Opp Lochaber High School at Fort William): Information for all Mallaig services - A87 (at Skye Bridge): Information for all Uig services - A851(Broadford near A87 Junction): Information for all Armadale services Only these three are in scope of this procurement. The information displayed on these boards is out of date as the services provided at Mallaig, Uig, and Armadale have changed since installation. In addition, the boards use out of date technology that is relatively expensive to maintain and prevents accurate information being relayed to passengers en route to their port of departure. Therefore, CFL will be replacing the three VMBs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hitrans.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=637887 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000637887. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637887.json.