Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
Contact
Heather Mooty
Telephone
+44 1698403876
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply & Installation of Immersive Experience Pods (including on-going support)
Reference number
NLC-CPT-22-031
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
As part of the preparatory work for a potential future procurement procedure, North Lanarkshire Council (the “Council”) is looking to engage with the market for 6 Immersive Experience Rooms to provide an entire room wall projection within various locations for use by Schools and Community Groups. The purpose of this PIN is to invite suppliers to engage early interest with a view to the Council contacting the suppliers who register interest at a later date. The form of communication may be e-mail or a supplier day, the Council will decide based on the level of interest received.
This procurement aligns with the Plan for North Lanarkshire which sets out our vision and plans to deliver a world class digital infrastructure capable of enhancing digital skills and levels of participation within our communities. The planned digital transformation is to be responsive to the needs of communities and enhance the opportunities to engage with services. A further ambition of the Council is to support all children and young people to realise their full potential. In doing so raising attainment and skills for learning life and work.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
North Lanarkshire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within any future potential contract, services required would involve:
- Surveys of chosen locations
- Added value opportunities to enhance the experience within these area’s such as interactive options, sensory options, floor projection etc.
- Supply of equipment.
- Planning and installations, including provision for timetable.
- Live installation of all necessary hardware and software within associated licences.
- Training on use of new technology,
- Ongoing maintenance and support.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council may arrange a day for suppliers or may open dialogue directly via e-mail or other forms of communication to engage those on the interest list.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 2022
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Will be established within contract notice.
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
TBC
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
9 January 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
To enable the Council to plan and prepare for any future procurement procedure the main objectives of this PIN would be to:
- provide a full Immersive Experience Room to 6 locations within North Lanarkshire.
- To fit with the scale of the council’s vision, the Immersive Experience Room should be regarded as ‘blank canvases’ where immersive content can be projected onto all walls providing a 360-degree experience.
- Increasing the number of schools and communities to have access to an immersive experience.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=700752.
(SC Ref:700752)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
Telephone
+44 1698282957
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.