Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
English Heritage
The Engine House
Swindon
SN25 2EH
UK
Contact person: Alastair Paisley
E-mail: Alastair.Paisley@english-heritage.org.uk
NUTS: UKK14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Audio and Multimedia Guides
Reference number: P/REF EH 00001958
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32321200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
English Heritage have Handset Audio Guides at 30 paid sites and Handset Multimedia Guides at 5 paid sites; where present, audio/multimedia tours are an integral part of the interpretation, created as part of a coherent interpretative package, and the provision of this service is included in the site admission prices. The purpose of this project is to procure and implement replacement tour systems (on a like-for-like basis) which will ensure our visitors can continue to engage with stories on site. English Heritage requirements have been split into (2) different Lots allowing suppliers to tender for an individual lot or both lots as appropriate.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
850 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1 - Audio Guides
II.2.1) Title
Audio and Multimedia Guides
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Audio guides The provision of handset audio guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 30 locations that complement the on-site interpretation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
540 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
04/09/2023
End:
03/09/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Lot 2 - Multimedia Guides
II.2.1) Title
Audio and Multimedia Guides
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
63514000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Multimedia guides The provision of multimedia guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 5 locations that complement the on-site interpretation, and the creation of the content for the multimedia tours provided by the guides.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
310 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
04/09/2023
End:
03/09/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
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.1.8) 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:
10/07/2023
Local time: 17:00
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/07/2023
Local time: 18:00
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
English Heritage
Swindon
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/06/2023