Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Martineau Lane
NORWICH
NR12DH
UK
Contact person: Sarah Hardy
Telephone: +44 1603223968
E-mail: sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Traffic Signals, Digital Innovation and Electrical Services
Reference number: NCCT42830
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50232200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This contract will cover:-
a. Maintenance of existing traffic signals network and intelligent transport equipment.
b. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working with the Council's main works contractor on larger scale or more complex schemes.
c. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working as the main works contractor on smaller, less complex schemes that are predominantly traffic signals related with only relatively minor highway engineering works.
d. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment for scheduled upgrades.
e. Provide first line maintenance for other electrical equipment connected to the Intelligent Transport Service control centre including automatic rising bollards, car park guidance signs and variable message signs
f. Maintenance of the Council's existing traffic signals communication network.
And including all required traffic management for the above requirements.
The Council would like to talk to providers about including in this contract:-
a. The supply and installation of electric vehicle charging points and other electrical services
b. Supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV
c. Supply, installation and maintenance of other intelligent transport systems
d. Replacement of the Council's traffic signals communication network
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
13 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
32000000
34920000
45231000
45233100
45316211
45316212
45316213
45317000
48000000
64200000
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
UKH16
UKH17
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover:-
a. Maintenance of existing traffic signals network and intelligent transport equipment.
b. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working with the Council's main works contractor on larger scale or more complex schemes.
c. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working as the main works contractor on smaller, less complex schemes that are predominantly traffic signals related with only relatively minor highway engineering works.
d. Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment for scheduled upgrades.
e. Provide first line maintenance for other electrical equipment connected to the Intelligent Transport Service control centre including automatic rising bollards, car park guidance signs and variable message signs
f. Maintenance of the Council's existing traffic signals communication network.
And including all required traffic management for the above requirements.
The Council would like to talk to providers about including in this contract:-
a. The supply and installation of electric vehicle charging points and other electrical services
b. Supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV
c. Supply, installation and maintenance of other intelligent transport systems
d. Replacement of the Council's traffic signals communication network
II.2.14) Additional information
The figure in this notice is estimate as contractual volumes will fluctuate. The figure is based on an initial term of 12 years, although the final length of contract has not yet been decided and term and break points will be the subject of industry consultation The figure is exclusive of VAT.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `forthcoming tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note this is a prior information notice and at this stage the documents available to you will be a brochure with details of the services.
We will be offering one to one with potential bidders via Teams in May 2024. If you would like a one to one meeting, please use the correspondence facility via in-tend to express an interest. Examples of the areas the Council would like to explore with bidders are contract term, contract structure including optional clauses, incentivisation, inclusion of CCTV and other electrical equipment, inclusion of the telecoms network and carbon, social value and tender evaluation.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/03/2024