Summary
- Torrevieja awards contract to Estacionamientos y Servicios S.A.U. (EYSA) to implement the Low Emission Zone (ZBE) with funding from the european Next Generation-EU program.
- The contract is valued at €1,189,213.63 (VAT included), with EYSA providing the most economical bid of €982,821.18 (excluding VAT).
- EYSA had to justify its bid after being below the low offer threshold, but was approved after technical validation.
- The contract consists of two phases: 15 weeks for project planning and installation, followed by three years of service and maintenance under a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
- EYSA promises faster response times for incident management, reduced execution time, and increased internal training hours.
- The final contract is pending formal approval and the submission of a €98,282.12 guarantee by EYSA.
Torrevieja Awards EYSA contract for Low Emission Zone Implementation with next Generation-EU Funds
The City Council of Torrevieja has officially awarded the contract for the implementation of its new Low Emission Zone (Zona de Bajas Emisiones, ZBE) to the company Estacionamientos y Servicios S.A.U. (EYSA). The contract,funded by the European Union’s Next Generation-EU recovery plan,is valued at €1,189,213.63 including VAT.
The Winning Bid: Cost-Effective and Technically Solid
EYSA submitted the most economical offer, amounting to €982,821.18 (excluding VAT). This bid was notably below the low threshold set at €1,005,694.33, which prompted EYSA to justify its pricing to the City’s contracting board.Their justification was accepted following a extensive technical report which confirmed that the bid was viable. EYSA supported their offer with negotiated agreements with suppliers, the use of their proprietary management platform, and compliance with required labor and environmental standards.
Competitive Bidding process
The public tender attracted participation from five companies, with EYSA scoring the highest overall grade of 100 points. They narrowly outranked their nearest competitor, Tecnologías Viales Aplicadas, which scored 99.18 points, and Electronic Trafic with 91.91 points. Evaluation criteria balanced both economic and technical factors to select the best candidate.
Project Phases and Service Details
the contract will be executed in two main phases:
- Phase 1 (15 weeks): Drafting the project plan and installing control and measurement systems for the ZBE.
- Phase 2 (3 years): Providing ongoing service and maintenance under an integral management model based on Software as a Service (SaaS).
Commitments From EYSA
| Commitment | Details |
|---|---|
| Execution Time Reduction | 4 weeks shorter than originally planned in phase 1. |
| Incident Response Times | Reduced to 6, 12, and 24 hours depending on severity. |
| Training Hours | Increased to 20 hours of internal ZBE training. |
Next Steps and Finalization
The contract award is pending official formalization by the City’s contracting Councillor. Additionally, EYSA must present a final guarantee of €98,282.12 before the contract becomes effective.
What This Means for Torrevieja
The introduction of the Low Emission Zone is part of Torrevieja’s commitment to environmental sustainability and improving urban air quality. By leveraging European Union funds and partnering with experienced providers like EYSA, the city aims to reduce vehicle emissions, encourage cleaner transport options, and enhance citizen well-being.
As cities across Spain and europe implement similar low emission zones, this initiative positions Torrevieja on the path to greener, healthier urban living while ensuring transparency and economic prudence in public contracts.
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