Planning

Roadside Diagnostic Device Tester (RDDT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 12:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways is in the planning stage for procuring a Roadside Diagnostic Device Tester (RDDT) to replace their existing toolkit. The procurement activity falls under the industry category of Information Systems and involves maintenance and repair services, software development, and consultancy services. The premarket engagement is currently in progress and an Industry Day will be hosted in Birmingham, with remote access via Teams, to provide further details. The key engagement milestone is set for 17 January 2025. The procurement process aims to develop a modernised capability for essential roadside technology tools.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in information systems, traffic-signal maintenance, IT equipment repair, and software supply services. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially SMEs, can benefit from participating in the premarket engagement and the potential competition. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety by modernising tools critical for roadside maintenance and commissioning activities. Interested businesses need to respond to the engagement timetable and register for the Industry Day via email.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roadside Diagnostic Device Tester (RDDT)

Notice Description

National Highways is considering holding a potential competition for the Roadside Diagnostic Device Toolkit and your company has been identified as a previously interested party. A Use Case document is being prepared as material for potential interested parties. National Highways has not yet determined a budget for delivery of these requirements. Considering all this information, please can you respond to the below Premarket Engagement timetable and indicate if you would / would not be able to participate in the event. Your responses to the below questions will solely be used for the purposes of Premarket engagement and will not be considered in any future procurement activity. Current Situation The RDDT toolkit comprises Wintester and Mote tools that supports key essential maintenance and commissioning services for all Signals, Signs and Midas roadside devices. We are intending to replace the existing toolkit with a modernised capability to be designed, developed and procured. Mote and Wintester are the only tools used for commissioning and maintenance work of Message Signs and Signals and Midas. Without these essential tools all new schemes including RIS works will be significantly delayed and maintenance works impacted. The Wintester and Mote tools reduce complex, specialist site works by simple site automated processes for testing of Roadside Technology. This process reduces staff demand, site travel, traffic management and, importantly time spent travelling and working on site. The current toolkit requires a refresh, with a modern, stable platform and easy to use intuitive applications with minimal need for training. The tests will be applicable for commissioning works and diagnostics relevant in determining specific faults within the devices. The aim is to reduce roadside attendance to a minimum to improve safety and wellbeing for our colleagues and customers. We will be holding an Industry Day to provide further details of the RDDT project and the opportunities available. The event will be held in Birmingham, further details will be provided nearer the time. Space will be limited to no more than one representatives per organisation due to the capacity of the venue we will be using. We will also provide access via Teams for people who may not be able to attend the event in person. To register for this event please send your expression of interest and contact details to email address : Oliver.Shiels@nationalhighways.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42a6a30a-d789-4b9e-9d61-cefe861ed1d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3f9430-ea34-4b24-92c4-522d96f3f078
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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