Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Menter a Busnes
Y Parc Gwyddoniaeth, Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3AH
Contact
Dewi Hughes
dewi.hughes@menterabusnes.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1970636565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0860
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Contractor to Welsh Government
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LoRaWAN Technical Support for Farming Connect Demonstration Site Project
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
As part of the Farming Connect Programme there are 18 demonstration sites located across Wales. LoRaWAN gateways (Multitech IP67, Lorix One and a RACK unit (sim cards) with public access) have been installed on all sites. All gateways are visible on the Things Network, there are also two sensors available at each site including Elsys.se ESM5k (Temp, Humidity, Light) and Elsys.se ELT-2-i (Soil & Air Temp).
We need technical support to maintain the network of gateways across the demonstration site network, responsibilities include;
1. Provide maintenance including updating software and firmware on gateways and sensors as required (for reference detail of the gateways have been listed in this document previously)
2. Remotely monitor the network of gateways for issues and errors
3. Ensure all gateways are operational and communicating with sensors
4. If there are any maintenance or repairs needed the service provider would be expected to provide a report to Farming Connect on the services required and the estimated costs for undertaking the work (within the following timeline, respond to the issue within 48hrs, rectify the issue within 5 working days).
5. Offer on farm technical support (see map of all demonstration sites) and advice to Farming Connect staff and host farmers, this will also involve working with other organisations that collect and analyse data from the LoRaWAN infrastructure.
6. Able to provide advice and solutions on data visualisation and dashboards, allowing host farmers and consultants to view data in a meaningful way on their mobile devices
7. Provide technical support on sensor procurement and selection
8. Provide sensor set up support and configuration as required
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: £150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the Farming Connect Programme there are 18 demonstration sites located across Wales. LoRaWAN gateways (Multitech IP67, Lorix One and a RACK unit (sim cards) with public access) have been installed on all sites. All gateways are visible on the Things Network, there are also two sensors available at each site including Elsys.se ESM5k (Temp, Humidity, Light) and Elsys.se ELT-2-i (Soil & Air Temp).
We need technical support to maintain the network of gateways across the demonstration site network, responsibilities include;
1. Provide maintenance including updating software and firmware on gateways and sensors as required (for reference detail of the gateways have been listed in this document previously)
2. Remotely monitor the network of gateways for issues and errors
3. Ensure all gateways are operational and communicating with sensors
4. If there are any maintenance or repairs needed the service provider would be expected to provide a report to Farming Connect on the services required and the estimated costs for undertaking the work (within the following timeline, respond to the issue within 48hrs, rectify the issue within 5 working days).
5. Offer on farm technical support (see map of all demonstration sites) and advice to Farming Connect staff and host farmers, this will also involve working with other organisations that collect and analyse data from the LoRaWAN infrastructure.
6. Able to provide advice and solutions on data visualisation and dashboards, allowing host farmers and consultants to view data in a meaningful way on their mobile devices
7. Provide technical support on sensor procurement and selection
8. Provide sensor set up support and configuration as required
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Farming Connect
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-000796
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vindico ICS Ltd
Parc Y Scarlets, Parc Pemberton Retail Park
Llanelli
SA149UZ
Telephone
+44 1554858108
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DataCymru Ltd
Ty Uchaf, Tanysgafell, Bethesda
Bangor
LL574AJ
Telephone
+44 7596154845
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Egin Cyfyngedig
Gaerwen
Telephone
+44 1248848068
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CT4 Europe Ltd
37 Market Square
Witney
OX286RE
Telephone
+44 7523947787
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Annwen Ltd
11 Wind Street
Swansea
SA11DP
Telephone
+44 7731712123
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Internet Projects
73 Heathfield Road, Gabalfa
Cardiff
CF143JX
Telephone
+44 7843017835
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Netmore IoT Solutions Ltd
10 Wellington St
Cambridge
Cb11HW
Telephone
+44 7827999060
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fox Tango Asset Protection
The Cottage, Windmill
Pentre Halkyn
CH88EU
Telephone
+44 1244912000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EveryThingsConnected Ltd
1 Plas Llysyn
Carno
SY175JT
Telephone
+44 7790603597
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL24 - Powys
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karmic Synergy
16 Trinity Square
Llandudno
LL302RB
Telephone
+44 1492484060
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coraledge Ltd (Thingitude)
10 Shenstone Road
Reading
RG20DT
Telephone
+44 7771870731
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANTUR TEIFI LTD
Business Park, Aberarad
NEWCASTLE EMLYN
SA389DB
Telephone
+44 1239710238
Fax
+44 1239710358
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cloud Energy Software Ltd
Enterprise House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester Science Park
Manchester
M156SE
Telephone
+44 7947479993
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Techbrain Consultancy Ltd
International House, 12 Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A
Telephone
+44 8438490564
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thule Services
20 Dennyduff Road
Fraserburgh
AB439LX
Telephone
+44 7788340588
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:109828)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom