Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
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 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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-000796
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vindico ICS Ltd
Parc Y Scarlets, Parc Pemberton Retail Park
Llanelli
SA149UZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1554858108
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DataCymru Ltd
Ty Uchaf, Tanysgafell, Bethesda
Bangor
LL574AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7596154845
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Egin Cyfyngedig
Gaerwen
UK
Telephone: +44 1248848068
NUTS: UKL11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CT4 Europe Ltd
37 Market Square
Witney
OX286RE
UK
Telephone: +44 7523947787
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Annwen Ltd
11 Wind Street
Swansea
SA11DP
UK
Telephone: +44 7731712123
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Internet Projects
73 Heathfield Road, Gabalfa
Cardiff
CF143JX
UK
Telephone: +44 7843017835
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Netmore IoT Solutions Ltd
10 Wellington St
Cambridge
Cb11HW
UK
Telephone: +44 7827999060
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fox Tango Asset Protection
The Cottage, Windmill
Pentre Halkyn
CH88EU
UK
Telephone: +44 1244912000
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EveryThingsConnected Ltd
1 Plas Llysyn
Carno
SY175JT
UK
Telephone: +44 7790603597
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karmic Synergy
16 Trinity Square
Llandudno
LL302RB
UK
Telephone: +44 1492484060
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coraledge Ltd (Thingitude)
10 Shenstone Road
Reading
RG20DT
UK
Telephone: +44 7771870731
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANTUR TEIFI LTD
Business Park, Aberarad
NEWCASTLE EMLYN
SA389DB
UK
Telephone: +44 1239710238
Fax: +44 1239710358
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cloud Energy Software Ltd
Enterprise House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester Science Park
Manchester
M156SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7947479993
NUTS: UKD36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Techbrain Consultancy Ltd
International House, 12 Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A
UK
Telephone: +44 8438490564
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thule Services
20 Dennyduff Road
Fraserburgh
AB439LX
UK
Telephone: +44 7788340588
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:109828)
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
03/06/2021