Tender

Replacement system solution in support of Harwich Haven Authority's Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and supporting services

  • Harwich Haven Authority

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-015834

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02c54c

Published 8 July 2021, 11:07am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Harwich Haven Authority

Harbour House

Harwich

CO12 3HH

Email

VTS.tender@hha.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH - East of England

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.hha.co.uk/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://www.hha.co.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Trust Port

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Port Authority


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Replacement system solution in support of Harwich Haven Authority's Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and supporting services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34931500 - Vessel traffic control equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The requirement is for the provision of a systems and technology solution in support of Harwich Haven Authority's Vessel Traffic Services operation, incorporating pilotage and other support services.

The successful solution will comply with industry standards, include a robust support and maintenance contract, with a demonstrable focus on client engagement and a user community approach.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance

Harwich, Essex, UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This PIN is to advise the market of Harwich Haven Authority's intention to conduct a tender process to replace systems supporting their Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operation. The functions to be supported include, but are not limited to, radar vessel tracking, movement processing, pilot tasking and scheduling, vessel database maintenance, PEC support and tariff management.

It is the preference of the contracting authority to source a modular solution through a contract agreement with a single provider.

Potential providers will be invited to complete a Pre-qualification Questionnaire. Following this process successful providers will be invited to take part in the Invitation to Tender stage.

If you would like to express an interest in this tender opportunity, please send an email to VTS.tender@hha.co.uk no later than 18:00 UK time on 6th August 2021.

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

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes


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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date

6 August 2021

Local time

6:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Harwich Haven Authority

Harwich

Country

United Kingdom