Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Assembly
Parliament Buildings
Belfast
BT4 3XX
Contact
procurementniassembly.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Legislature
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Legislature
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contract for the Replacement of the IPTV System for the NI Assembly Commission - BR-067-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Assembly Commission wishes to procure a supplier for the replacement of the IPTV system. This will include the TV signal distribution, the associated equipment and licences as well the installation and the maintenance of both. This contract will cover: • Replacement of the obsolete TV distribution equipment, including applicable server switching infrastructure, encoders and currently deployed CRT television sets, with a modern, resilient solution that meets the requirements of the Assembly Commission; • The replacement of the current ancillary apparatus such as aerials, which are in a poor state of repair, with a suitable solution to support the new equipment; and • Provision of ongoing hardware and software maintenance for up to 10 years. The installation and support services required as an integral part of this project are as important to the delivery of a successful fulfilment as the quality of the equipment. It should also be noted that the TVDS is integral to the delivery of the services of the Assembly and its Members and any interruption to these services, by whatever combination of equipment or service is unacceptable. Any new solution should also have a digital signage functionality included. This would be via dedicated multicast channels that would have the ability to display internal multi-media content such as corporate messages, health and safety information, marketing and promotion of Assembly events etc. in various locations throughout Parliament Buildings. The Assembly Commission has given careful consideration as to whether any new solution should be on-premise or cloud-based. The requirements for internal broadcast of Assembly proceedings must deliver content as live with minimal latency or delay in the broadcast of proceedings. The Assembly Commission is therefore seeking only those bids proposing an on premise solution Out of scope of this contract are: a The decommissioning and disposal of the current system and associated equipment, including aerials. The Assembly Commission will undertake this exercise themselves. b The replacement of desktop computer equipment, c he provision of a replacement annunciator system, associated distribution system or display equipment. The Assembly Commission is seeking an experienced supplier, with a quality and service focus, which is capable of working with them, through these challenges to deliver the best service possible. The contract will be for an initial period of 62 months. There will be five optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. The hardware required to deliver this contract must be delivered on-site before the end of March 2022. THE ASSEMBLY COMMISSION INVITE PROSPECTIVE TENDERERS TO COME ON-SITE AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE BUILDING AND THE CURRENT SET-UP TO HELP INFORM THEIR DECISION TO TENDER AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING THEIR TENDER BID SHOULD THEY DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE. IF INTERESTED IN THIS OFFER, TENDERERS MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST THROUGH THE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON THE ETENDERSNI PORTAL WITH A PROPOSED DATE AND TIME THAT SUITS. VISITS WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM 25TH NOVEMBER, 26TH NOVEMBER AND 29TH NOVEMBER 2021.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £320,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 32224000 - Television transmission apparatus
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN06 - Belfast
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Belfast, Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Assembly Commission wishes to procure a supplier for the replacement of the IPTV system. This will include the TV signal distribution, the associated equipment and licences as well the installation and the maintenance of both. This contract will cover: • Replacement of the obsolete TV distribution equipment, including applicable server switching infrastructure, encoders and currently deployed CRT television sets, with a modern, resilient solution that meets the requirements of the Assembly Commission; • The replacement of the current ancillary apparatus such as aerials, which are in a poor state of repair, with a suitable solution to support the new equipment; and • Provision of ongoing hardware and software maintenance for up to 10 years. The installation and support services required as an integral part of this project are as important to the delivery of a successful fulfilment as the quality of the equipment. It should also be noted that the TVDS is integral to the delivery of the services of the Assembly and its Members and any interruption to these services, by whatever combination of equipment or service is unacceptable. Any new solution should also have a digital signage functionality included. This would be via dedicated multicast channels that would have the ability to display internal multi-media content such as corporate messages, health and safety information, marketing and promotion of Assembly events etc. in various locations throughout Parliament Buildings. The Assembly Commission has given careful consideration as to whether any new solution should be on-premise or cloud-based. The requirements for internal broadcast of Assembly proceedings must deliver content as live with minimal latency or delay in the broadcast of proceedings. The Assembly Commission is therefore seeking only those bids proposing an on premise solution Out of scope of this contract are: a The decommissioning and disposal of the current system and associated equipment, including aerials. The Assembly Commission will undertake this exercise themselves. b The replacement of desktop computer equipment, c he provision of a replacement annunciator system, associated distribution system or display equipment. The Assembly Commission is seeking an experienced supplier, with a quality and service focus, which is capable of working with them, through these challenges to deliver the best service possible. The contract will be for an initial period of 62 months. There will be five optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. The hardware required to deliver this contract must be delivered on-site before the end of March 2022. THE ASSEMBLY COMMISSION INVITE PROSPECTIVE TENDERERS TO COME ON-SITE AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE BUILDING AND THE CURRENT SET-UP TO HELP INFORM THEIR DECISION TO TENDER AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING THEIR TENDER BID SHOULD THEY DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE. IF INTERESTED IN THIS OFFER, TENDERERS MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST THROUGH THE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON THE ETENDERSNI PORTAL WITH A PROPOSED DATE AND TIME THAT SUITS. VISITS WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM 25TH NOVEMBER, 26TH NOVEMBER AND 29TH NOVEMBER 2021.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As per tender docs / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: As per tender docs / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-028746
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LTD
Point 3 Haywood Road
WARWICK
CV34 5AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £320,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N/A
N/A
Country
United Kingdom