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Annual Visual AI Survey on the London Principal Road Network

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 11:50

Tender

09 Mar 2021 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is seeking a service provider for an Annual Visual AI Survey on the London Principal Road Network, a contract currently active under the open procurement method. This contract, classified under surface surveying services, is focused on data collection and analysis to support asset investment decisions and is expected to run for a duration of 24 months, with an option to extend by an additional 12 months. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 8 April 2021, and the survey will cover approximately 2550 lane km across the Borough Principal Road Network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and road inspection services, particularly those capable of employing innovative technology for efficient surface condition surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in automated data collection and visual recognition systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing the necessary tools and expertise to enhance road maintenance planning and funding allocation, successful bidders can contribute to the effective management of London's transportation infrastructure and gain valuable experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Annual Visual AI Survey on the London Principal Road Network

Notice Description

This contract is for a service provider to provide an annual Visual Artificial Intelligence-Based Carriageway Condition Survey (Visual AI Survey) across the London Borough Principal Road Network (BPRN) and the provision and storage of the survey data and other deliverables to identify and support asset investment decisions The service requirement also includes optional services of the driven collection of the condition data by the Service Provider as well as a Visual AI Survey of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) and the Borough Non-Principal Road Networks (i.e. B, C and U Roads) The duration of the contract is 24 months with an option to extend by up to 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded to a service provider to provide an annual Artificial Intelligence-Based Visual Carriageway Condition survey (Visual AI survey) to identify and support asset investment decisions on London's Borough Principal Road Network (BPRN). The condition data collected in the Visual AI survey will be used to move towards a robust approach for funding allocation between the London Highways Authorities to ensure value-driven scheme selection, vital to achieve the best value for money for TfL, the London Boroughs and LoHEG (London Highways Engineers Group Framework). The service requirement may also include the driven collection of the condition data by the Service Provider as well as a Visual AI Survey of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) and Borough Non-Principal Road Networks (i.e. B, C and U Roads) with the provision and online storage of the survey data, as optional services. The total length of the BPRN required to be surveyed in Lane 1 is approximately 2550 lane km (total for both directions). As well as surveying roads in both directions, some multi-lane carriageways will be surveyed more than once in the same direction. The contract will therefore provide the option for Visual AI surveys to be undertaken in the additional lanes of the BPRN multi-lane network sections, as well as the TLRN and non-principal Borough-maintained roads. The system used to survey and assess road surface condition shall be an artificial intelligence-based system capable of optical recognition of defects and collection of condition data (meaning the presence, type and severity of defects) using a smartphone camera from a moving vehicle traveling at normal highway speeds. Other mechanical means of survey may be additional but must not replace the use of optics. The Service Provider shall ensure the collected condition data is processed using an artificial intelligence-based, automated methodology at all stages from collection to processing. The Service Provider shall carry out all necessary validation and processing of the Visual AI Survey data in order to provide the results according to the required formats and conditions as defined in the Specification and accurately fitting against the Authority's Network in Geographical Information System (GIS) format. The Service Provider shall ensure the Visual AI Survey system is able to assess the defects listed for bituminous and concrete carriageways in 'The UKPMS User Manual, Volume Two, Chapter 8: Detailed Visual Inspection'. These include, but are not limited to: * Cracking * Chip loss, fretting and surface deterioration * Subsidence * Fatting

Options: There will be one option to extend by up to 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028568-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Ben Assor
Contact Email
benassor@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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