Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Menter a Busnes
Y Parc Gwyddoniaeth, Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3AH
UK
Contact person: Dewi Hughes
Telephone: +44 1970636565
E-mail: dewi.hughes@menterabusnes.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.menterabusnes.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0860
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.sell2wales.gov.wales
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Contractor to Welsh Government
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
LoRaWAN Technical Support for Farming Connect Demonstration Site Project
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further one year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/02/2021
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/02/2021
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Electronic postbox
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Panel of three assessors
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=107328.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:107328)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=107328
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/01/2021