Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Gloucestershire County Council
Shire Hall
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
Contact
Mr Mike McGowan
mike.mcgowan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1452328900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9b8b801a-b47a-eb11-810a-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9b8b801a-b47a-eb11-810a-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and Signal Priority system Provision, Installation and Maintenance Contract 2021
Reference number
DN529780
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This advert is intended to notify potential suppliers of the tender for Gloucestershire County Council’s existing RTPI system, and to inform those interested that the tender has gone live on 15th March 2021.
GCC have delivered a functional RTPI system since 2004. Bus services are invaluable to local economies and the health and wellbeing of the passengers that they serve. In Gloucestershire there are approximately 20 million trips made on buses per year. RTPI supports all services (council-supported and commercial) by ensuring passengers have accurate and up to date information.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This advert is intended to notify potential suppliers of the tender for Gloucestershire County Council’s existing RTPI system, and to inform those interested that the tender has gone live on 15th March 2021.
GCC have delivered a functional RTPI system since 2004. Bus services are invaluable to local economies and the health and wellbeing of the passengers that they serve. In Gloucestershire there are approximately 20 million trips made on buses per year. RTPI supports all services (council-supported and commercial) by ensuring passengers have accurate and up to date information. GCC’s first system was delivered by Vix Technologies in 2004, which in 2015 was upgraded and expanded by Trapeze Group UK.
Gloucestershire’s ‘Local Transport Plan’ set out strategy for 2015-2041 and was reviewed to reflect national policy updates and local priorities in the face of change. The LTP commits to reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting a healthy bus network is a key part of that commitment. Geographically, Gloucestershire is a large county and mostly rural. Significant size communities live in rural and urban settings. Gloucestershire’s draft Local Industrial Strategy sees the distinct rural quality of the county as a clear asset but also highlights the limited availability of rural transport services. Rural mobility and thus making RTPI functional and an asset across the county is a key topic for ITU’s current and future work.
GCC’s Integrated Transport Unit are prioritising the following
ITU’s working relationship with the contractor(s)
A co-working, collaborative, diligent relationship is expected between contractor(s) and GCC
Such a relationship can be especially important when ordering new hardware (new hardware, to replace existing displays or to install in new locations, will be needed throughout the duration of the contract, at unknown times. It is expected between 20 and 60 displays may be replaced in the first 6 months of the contract).
The CMS system provided by the software
Prompt-running and high-quality functionality
Many in-built reports are expected as standard
Value for investment
High quality reporting and analysis of (but not limited to) bus service performance, tracking data and roadside display health/monitoring
A summary of the outline programme for the tender/contract is shown below:
Tender released: 15th March 2021
Anticipated Award: 19th May 2021
Mobilisation period: May 2021 to July 2021
Contract start date: 23rd July 2021
Overall Duration: 5 years with the option of up to 2 years extension
The proposed procurement route will be a single stage open process using the NEC3 Term Service Contract. Full details will be available in the tender pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
60 month contract with option of 2 x 12 month extensions dependant on performance and authorisation by the Council
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please see contract document
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester
Country
United Kingdom