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title: "Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810296"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810296

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys, with a focus on improving traffic monitoring equipment. This endeavour, titled "Request for Supplier Information (RFI) – Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys," is part of their strategy to enhance data collection methods in both rural and urban areas of Argyll and Bute, UK. Key details include an upcoming communication date of 24th November 2025, which will support future engagements. Businesses are requested to submit their interests and responses by 5pm on 3rd October 2025. This opportunity falls under the general public services industry category and involves the procurement of goods.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers of advanced traffic monitoring technology. Companies specialising in durable traffic survey equipment, fitted for harsh weather conditions with features like extended battery life and improved user interfaces, will find this opportunity especially suited to their capabilities. The existing equipment’s modernisation offers a chance for businesses to introduce innovative solutions that enhance data accuracy and accessibility. Participating in this procurement process allows businesses to secure a foothold in public infrastructure projects and demonstrate their capacity to deliver robust technological solutions.

## Notice

As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys, Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI). Information provided in response to this request will be used in the development of the procurement strategy. By issuing this RFI, Argyll and Bute Council does not make any commitment to procure any of the described services. Furthermore, receipt of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement would be sought.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is looking to identify parties interested in delivering Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys as detailed in the attached RFI document. The Council undertakes vehicle speed and gap analysis surveys, without the need for in-road sensors, within both remote and urban settings. The existing traffic radar equipment (Black Cat, and QFree/Drakewell) has been in operation for approximately 10 years and requires modernisation. The replacement system must seek to achieve, and where possible better, the existing survey equipment through features such as improved remote access, intuitive user interface and data extraction, and increased battery life to improve the period of data capture available within busy settings. The equipment should last without replacement for at least ten years in the west of Scotland marine climate, with as high an IP rating as possible (at least IP67), and particular emphasis on water penetration.. Please see the attached supporting document for full details of this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539271 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144300 - Vehicle-counting machines

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539271

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539271&idx=1
  16th September 2025 - RFI - Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539271
  Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys - As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for Vehicle Counters and Speed Surveys, Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI). Information provided in response to this request will be used in the development of the procurement strategy. By issuing this RFI, Argyll and Bute Council does not make any commitment to procure any of the described services. Furthermore, receipt of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement would be sought.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810296
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810296

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