Tender

Remote Maintenance Access Service 2 (RMAS2)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Remote Maintenance Access Service 2 (RMAS2)." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender period is set to close on 6th October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 30th December 2021 and run until 29th December 2028. The service aims to implement a secure cloud-hosted remote access system that enhances roadside technology diagnostics and support across multiple locations in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, specifically those capable of providing innovative cloud solutions and remote maintenance technologies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project aims to improve efficiency in roadside operational capabilities while enhancing safety through reduced onsite visits. Companies with expertise in developing collaborative remote access systems and fault diagnostic tools will find this an advantageous procurement to pursue, potentially leading to long-term engagement with Highways England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Maintenance Access Service 2 (RMAS2)

Notice Description

Highways England is seeking a supplier to implement a new contract for a Remote Maintenance Access Service. The contract will facilitate Technology Operation Capability (TOC) and other key stakeholders such as regional Maintenance & Response (M&R) contractors to remotely access Highways England roadside assets to obtain fault diagnostics, implement corrective actions and install firmware updates, thus reducing the requirement for an operative to attend the roadside. The successful supplier will develop, test and deliver a secure cloud-hosted remote access service to roadside technology which will enable TOC operatives, M&R contractors and equipment suppliers to work collaboratively to improve the availability of roadside technology. The service will also facilitate remote resets, fault diagnosis and firmware upgrades to be delivered in a safer manner by reducing the traditional method of an operative visiting site. Ultimately, this service will improve Highways England's and it's supply chains ability to reduce the impact of incidents on road users through improved communication about alternative routes and queues ahead due to better roadside technology availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d088508-126a-4109-99ce-cbe73b1fac27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12def4c9-ca1d-4f55-be3f-e9ce21311a42
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,675,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2021 - 29 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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