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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Purchase of Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769624"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Purchase of Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769624

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## Summary

The Orkney Island Council has concluded the procurement process to acquire Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment for its Roads Operations team. The procurement, identified by the tender ID OIC/PROC1957, was initiated on 17 June 2024 and has moved through the tender stage to the award stage. The contract was awarded to Sixis Technology of Derby, UK, with a contract value of £27,490. The process utilised an open procedure and was designed to provide a means to measure, manage and monitor operator exposure to vibration levels. The delivery location for the equipment is the Orkney Islands, within the region UKM65. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8 July 2024 and the contract being signed on 26 July 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the measurement and monitoring equipment industry, particularly those specializing in health and safety solutions for industrial operations. Companies with expertise in providing tailored vibration monitoring systems, along with the ability to offer training and ongoing support, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The requirement for annual subscription management software also opens avenues for tech firms offering integrated health and safety solutions. This tender highlights the potential for long-term collaboration and recurring revenue through the provided options for contract extensions.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to provide an effective means to measure, manage and monitor operator exposure to vibration levels, within the Councils Roads Operations team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to provide an effective means to measure, manage and monitor operator exposure to vibration levels, within the Councils Roads Operations team. This specification contains all the information needed to quote for the supply and install of a suitable Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring System at the 2 specified sites on Orkney Mainland for 30 operators, each requiring their own HAV sensors. The quote should also include elements of training and support with details provided and confirm the timescale within which the system can be procured and installed. Furthermore, bidders should include any applicable annual subscription costs for the management software, for an initial 3-year period, with option to extend by 2 x 12 months period subject to the satisfactory performance of the provider.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511178 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,490 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIXIS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 38434400 - Vibration analysers

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511178
- 17 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507671

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507671&idx=1
  17th June 2024 - ITQ -1957 Purchase of hand arm vibration Monitoring Equipment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507671
  Invitation to Quote for the Purchase of Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment - The purpose of this procurement is to provide an effective means to measure, manage and monitor operator exposure to vibration levels, within the Councils Roads Operations team.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511178
  Invitation to Quote for the Purchase of Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment - The purpose of this procurement is to provide an effective means to measure, manage and monitor operator exposure to vibration levels, within the Councils Roads Operations team.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769624

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