ID 5424277 DoF LPS - Replacement of GNSS Network Processing Software

Description

Within Land and Property Services Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) is the directorate responsible for mapping Northern Ireland. Within OSNI the Geodetic Survey and Development team are responsible for maintaining and developing the Geodetic infrastructure and survey control frameworks which are essential for the accuracy of any survey work carried out in Northern Ireland by both public and private sector, including all mapping products created and maintained by OSNI. To support the surveying operations within Land and Property Services and the use of GNSS within Northern Ireland, Ordnance Survey maintains a network of continuously operating GNSS reference stations. OSNI now wish to establish a contract with a single supplier to purchase GNSS network processing software that is fit for purpose, user friendly, capable of receiving all current and proposed GNSS signals, future proof and be compatible with current and future LPS systems. Lot 1: Within Land and Property Services Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) is the directorate responsible for mapping Northern Ireland. Within OSNI the Geodetic Survey and Development team are responsible for maintaining and developing the Geodetic infrastructure and survey control frameworks which are essential for the accuracy of any survey work carried out in Northern Ireland by both public and private sector, including all mapping products created and maintained by OSNI. To support the surveying operations within Land and Property Services and the use of GNSS within Northern Ireland, Ordnance Survey maintains a network of continuously operating GNSS reference stations. OSNI now wish to establish a contract with a single supplier to purchase GNSS network processing software that is fit for purpose, user friendly, capable of receiving all current and proposed GNSS signals, future proof and be compatible with current and future LPS systems. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.