Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
Pre Market Engagement for the provision of In Cab Technology Systems
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this pre-market engagement (PME) questionnaire is to help Belfast City Council (‘the Council’) better understand the the levels of competition, capability and capacity in the market to supply and deliver an In Cab Technology system for management of waste collection routes.
All information returned will assist in the development of the specification; evaluation criteria, pricing model; and contract award options to ensure this tender opportunity delivers a high quality service and best value for money for the ratepayers of Belfast.
The Council aims to use the learning from this PME to review and select the best IT solution to modernise how vehicles are utilised, squads are deployed, tracked and optimised through the use of in cab-technology, to improve service delivery, by improved data exchange with current CRM software to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
The pre market engagement will take the form of an initial questionnaire, depending on the volume of responses, all or some of the respondents will be taken through to further engagement taking the form of interviews, presentations and system demonstrations.
Copies of the PME questionnaire for completion can be obtained by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy.
Economic Operators are asked to submit their completed PME questionnaires on or before 3pm on 31st October 2022.
Please submit completed PME questionnaires using the link provided by the closing date indicated above.
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
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
Main site or place of performance
Belfast, Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is looking to procure an In Cab Technology System(s) to:
o Replace the current (aged) software systems in relation to route planning and fleet telematics, with a single modernised fit for purpose integrated tracking and routing system with the ability to constantly plan, manage and adapt operations and report live time information to appropriate users;
o Transform and optimise the customer experience, through provision of a digital system that integrates frontline operations, operational control and the customer hub. It provides real time information, visibility of service provision, ability to respond in real time and plans and balances workloads thus improving efficiency.
The new technology will optimise routes, increase first time collections, improved management information, reduce RTCs and reduce fuel consumption (and therefore harmful emissions).
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this procurement exercise may:
o Fall below the FTS threshold and a contract notice may not be placed. However, the opportunity may be available at www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.
o Be carried out under a Government framework, in accordance with the framework guidelines the competition will be restricted to qualified suppliers.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2023
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
Copies of the PME questionnaire for completion can be obtained by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy.
Economic Operators are asked to submit their completed PME questionnaires on or before 3pm on 31st October 2022.
Please submit completed PME questionnaires using the link provided by the closing date indicated above.