Tender

National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Mar 2022 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Planning

10 Sep 2021 at 13:26

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)" is being conducted by Highways England, focusing on the development of an Open Source tool compatible with current and legacy roadside operational technology. This tender falls under the IT services category and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the planning stage, the contract period is anticipated to commence on 10 March 2022 and extend to 10 March 2025, with an indicative budget of £600,000. Interested parties were invited to participate in a Supplier Briefing Event scheduled for 15 December 2021, with the tender period closing on 19 January 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and operational technology. The RDDT project presents a chance to enhance skills and foster collaboration in the field of road transportation technology. By developing a cutting-edge diagnostic tool, suppliers can potentially expand their market presence and capabilities while contributing to significant advancements in roadside technology standards and performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)

Notice Description

The existing engineer terminal or tester devices for Signals, Signs and MIDAS and Roadside Device Simulators are no longer currently supportable due to technology advances and migrations. The purpose of this requirement is to procure a Roadside device tester and simulator that operates with roadside operational technology equipment in current, legacy and future technology assets. Operational Technology of Message Signs, Signals and MIDAS requires a tool that will enable us to investigate, demonstrate, test, certify and monitor the operational performance of these devices. National Highways is looking for a supplier to work with to develop a new 'Open Source' tool which is intended to operate in the following areas: - Strategic Road Network (SRN) as a maintenance tool with the Roadside Technology Maintenance Contractors and commissioning and testing and commissioning tool with Delivery Partners on Smart Motorway Schemes. - Technology Operational Centre and Test and Innovation Centre as a test tool for investigation, analysis, compatibility testing, and performance testing and trailing technology. Supporting the Traffic Technology Division Operational Technology Strategy 2016 being consistent in testing and using agreed standards. - Third Line Repair Centre as a test tool for performance, acceptance and certification testing. - Roadside Technology Supplier development tool to enable investigation, acceptance testing, demonstrations, investigation and certification of operational technology. - Remote Monitoring by data exchange from both RMAS and the RTS enabling system efficiencies and open working. Additional information: The contract is for three years from development and delivery within three months of contract award to full operation. After the three-year development contract the RDDT requires a support service contract to continue for the remaining product life cycle. Therefore, this requirement needs to be Open Source, so any replacement contract can be openly and fairly tendered. To support Economic operators, there is an opportunity to attend a 'Supplier Briefing Event' on Wednesday 15th December remotely via a Microsoft Teams Meeting. Economic operators that wish to attend the event can register by completing the event registration form on Bravo and submitting the form via the Bravo ITT message function by 14:00 on Tuesday 14th December 2021. A maximum of 2 delegates per Economic operator. Please give the full details of delegates who will be attending. The Supplier Briefing Event will be recorded and uploaded to Bravo along with a copy of the slides after the event. Any questions asked on the call will be documented and answered in the official written Q&A log and also shared after the event via Bravo. Note the Contracting Authority intends to use the eTendering system Bravo on this procurement. You will need to register your company on Bravo (this is only required once). Contract dates stated are indicative, and may be subject to change. To access the procurement documents, economic operators should register for a free eSourcing account at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk. This contract notice (and the associated procurement documents) are published in good faith. No warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in it. Any liability for inaccuracy or incompleteness is expressly disclaimed by National Highways and its advisors. Economic operators are advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the contract and procurement exercise before submitting their request to participate. Nothing in this contract notice (and the associated procurement documents) will be taken as constituting an offer (whether implied or otherwise), or any agreement, whether express or implied between National Highways and any other party. National Highways reserves the right to cancel, amend or vary the procurement exercise at any point prior to the award of the contract (whole or in part) and with no liability on its part. National Highways and/or its advisors are not liable for any costs resulting from any amendment or cancellation of this procurement exercise nor any other costs, charges, fees, expenses, claims or disbursements (howsoever arising and including third party costs) incurred by those economic operators submitting a request to participate for this contract. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of the candidate and at their own risk and expense.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325586e9-beec-4061-850a-6a7e35e90f5a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2022 - 10 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Lee
Contact Email
lee.bryant@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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