Broadcasting Systems Integration and Equipment

Concepts

• broadcast transmission
• edinburgh
• spcb
• spcb broadcasting office
• new equipment
• spcb systems
• training of spcb broadcasting staff
• systems design
• broadcasting office
• maintenance of broadcast facilities

Location

Description

The SPCB would like to set up a framework with a maximum of 4 Contractors to provide broadcasting systems design, installation and integration services along with equipment supply and maintenance of broadcast facilities and equipment.

Total Quantity or Scope

Call-Off Contracts or projects under the framework will vary in scale and scope, ranging from a supply and install of new equipment to large infrastructure projects taking several months. The Contractor must work in collaboration with the SPCB Broadcasting Office and provide advice and solutions on new technology entering the market and assist the Broadcasting Office in any new ways of working. The SPCB would like to appoint 4 Contractors who can provide all of the following Services: - Broadcast Systems Integration, including supply of equipment, to support the Broadcasting Office services including, but not limited to: *Providing equipment to Call-Off Contract specification. *Ensuring any new system integrates to existing SPCB systems as per specification. - Broadcast engineering design services including, but not limited to: *Creating system drawings and layouts. *Creating cable schedules and other installation documentation. - Installation and/or maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems including, but not limited to: *Providing Contractor Personnel to install and commission new equipment. *Providing support contracts either directly or via third parties to support existing systems. - Training of SPCB Broadcasting staff including, but not limited to: *Training on equipment operation *Training on maintenance and first level system support - Advice on new solutions and technology entering the broadcasting market including, but not limited to: *Understanding existing SPCB systems and workflows and advising on new ways of working. *Introducing the SPCB to new suppliers and manufacturers. - Throughout the framework period, the SPCB intends to run mini-competitions to award specific Call-Off Contracts which will be open to all Framework Contractors. The Contractor will be asked to submit proposals including costs for specific work against a technical specification. The SPCB does not offer any guarantee as to the number or value of Call-Off Contracts which will be placed. The Contractor may decline to bid if the work is not of interest to them. - Mini-competitions may be run for any Call-Off Contract requirement, regardless of value. - The SPCB may also direct award Call-Off Contracts without competition only in cases where the value of the project is below 20,000 GBP. In this instance the SPCB shall directly award a Call-Off Contract to the highest ranked Contractor on the Framework following tender evaluation. Should the highest ranked Contractor not be able to meet the requirement then the SPCB may approach the second highest ranked Contractor and directly award a Call-Off Contract to them, and so on for all named Framework Providers.

Renewal Options

option to extend for a further period/s of up to 24 months, at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services
• 45232331 - Ancillary works for broadcasting
• 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
• 32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this framework to which a pass/fail marking will attach. Tenderers will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool. A link to CSPST can be found here: https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/ The questionnaire will be aligned to a Cyber Risk Profile that has been established for the framework, based on the Contracting Authority’s assessment of cyber risk. For this contract, minimum requirements also include the holding of Cyber Essentials certification (or equivalent). Further details will be set out in the procurement documents. A contract condition for this procurement requires the Tenderer to comply with the minimum security requirements. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23529. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Estimated value of the framework is between 4 suppliers with no guarantee of work. Call-off contracts under the framework may be low value and may require specialist sub-contractor input at short notice so not suitable for advertising. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor must include community benefits as part of the delivery of the Services. Given that there is no guaranteed volume of work through the framework the Scottish Parliament have provided a menu of community benefits that the Contractor can select community benefits from based on the value of work awarded. (SC Ref:720191)