Future opportunity

Traffic Signals, Digital Innovation and Electrical Services

  • NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-008276

Published 14 March 2024, 4:50pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Martineau Lane

NORWICH

NR12DH

Contact

Sarah Hardy

Email

sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1603223968

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Traffic Signals, Digital Innovation and Electrical Services

Reference number

NCCT42830

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This contract will cover:-

a. Maintenance of existing traffic signals network and intelligent transport equipment.

b. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working with the Council's main works contractor on larger scale or more complex schemes.

c. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working as the main works contractor on smaller, less complex schemes that are predominantly traffic signals related with only relatively minor highway engineering works.

d. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment for scheduled upgrades.

e. Provide first line maintenance for other electrical equipment connected to the Intelligent Transport Service control centre including automatic rising bollards, car park guidance signs and variable message signs

f. Maintenance of the Council's existing traffic signals communication network.

And including all required traffic management for the above requirements.

The Council would like to talk to providers about including in this contract:-

a. The supply and installation of electric vehicle charging points and other electrical services

b. Supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV

c. Supply, installation and maintenance of other intelligent transport systems

d. Replacement of the Council's traffic signals communication network

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £13,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • 34920000 - Road equipment
  • 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
  • 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
  • 45316212 - Installation of traffic lights
  • 45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment
  • 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
  • UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
  • UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Main site or place of performance

Norfolk

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This contract will cover:-

a. Maintenance of existing traffic signals network and intelligent transport equipment.

b. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working with the Council's main works contractor on larger scale or more complex schemes.

c. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working as the main works contractor on smaller, less complex schemes that are predominantly traffic signals related with only relatively minor highway engineering works.

d. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment for scheduled upgrades.

e. Provide first line maintenance for other electrical equipment connected to the Intelligent Transport Service control centre including automatic rising bollards, car park guidance signs and variable message signs

f. Maintenance of the Council's existing traffic signals communication network.

And including all required traffic management for the above requirements.

The Council would like to talk to providers about including in this contract:-

a. The supply and installation of electric vehicle charging points and other electrical services

b. Supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV

c. Supply, installation and maintenance of other intelligent transport systems

d. Replacement of the Council's traffic signals communication network

two.2.14) Additional information

The figure in this notice is estimate as contractual volumes will fluctuate. The figure is based on an initial term of 12 years, although the final length of contract has not yet been decided and term and break points will be the subject of industry consultation The figure is exclusive of VAT.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 April 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `forthcoming tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note this is a prior information notice and at this stage the documents available to you will be a brochure with details of the services.

We will be offering one to one with potential bidders via Teams in May 2024. If you would like a one to one meeting, please use the correspondence facility via in-tend to express an interest. Examples of the areas the Council would like to explore with bidders are contract term, contract structure including optional clauses, incentivisation, inclusion of CCTV and other electrical equipment, inclusion of the telecoms network and carbon, social value and tender evaluation.