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Service Provision of Computer Vision-Road AI technology for Transport for West Midlands Key Route Network

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2024 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Road AI' technology to monitor the condition of the Key Route Network. The contract, with a total value of £136,455.15 GBP, was awarded to Vaisala Limited. The tender was initiated on 2024-03-26, with a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31. The buying organisation is the West Midlands Combined Authority based in BIRMINGHAM, England.

This tender for the provision of computer vision-road AI technology presents business growth opportunities suitable for businesses specialising in road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract allows for the delivery of services related to monitoring the carriageway condition using automated road survey methodology. Businesses interested in technology solutions for transportation and infrastructure maintenance can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and boost revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Provision of Computer Vision-Road AI technology for Transport for West Midlands Key Route Network

Notice Description

Road AI' to monitor the condition of the carriageway and provide a traffic sign inventory of the Key Route Network (KRN). Footage is collected with a designated smartphone device that records the highway whilst driving. This equipment enables the footage to be uploaded to produce network condition reports to analyse the carriageway surface condition via an automated road survey methodology Red-Amber-Green (RAG rating). The footage is collected by TfWM as part of a rolling programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a13700-0b04-46e1-9aec-521ab5875e4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9bd733f-ea3f-4b20-ad6d-e2cd5f2bda03
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,455 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,455 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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