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SBSA CS Integrated Transport Digital Twin bid Preliminary Market Engagement (SBSA001 2026006)

Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority

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28 Aug 2026 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority is developing a proposed Integrated Transport Digital Twin for the Sussex and Brighton area, with the aim of supporting an integrated and connected transport network. The service requirement is expected to combine highways consultancy, specialist industry software, software development, information technology consultancy, implementation support and ongoing operational support. The authority is working with the East Sussex Procurement Hub and is seeking views from potential suppliers and delivery partners on how the proposed system could be delivered. The work would support the authority’s application to the Department for Transport’s fund and is intended to generate transferable learning for the wider transport sector. Delivery is across the Sussex and Brighton area.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is not an invitation to tender. The authority expects to use preliminary market engagement to test the deliverability, affordability and sustainability of the proposed solution, including implementation approaches, operational requirements and delivery risks. Engagement is scheduled for completion by 10 September 2026. The proposed contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. There is one planned lot, covering the full requirement, and it is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Feedback from suppliers will inform the final delivery plan, risk management and sustainability arrangements before any future procurement. The proposal is for services rather than goods or works.

The engagement will suit suppliers able to combine transport and highways expertise with digital-twin design, data integration, software development, systems consultancy and technical support. It may also suit consortia or delivery partners that can cover both the initial implementation and the continuing operation of a connected transport technology platform. The authority is particularly seeking evidence of practical delivery approaches, available technologies and services, long-term operational capability, affordability, sustainability and management of key delivery risks. Organisations with experience of strategic transport networks, integrated transport modelling, digital transformation or public-sector technology programmes will be well placed to contribute. This is a preparation and market-shaping exercise, so suppliers should be ready to explain capability and delivery models rather than submit a bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBSA CS Integrated Transport Digital Twin bid Preliminary Market Engagement (SBSA001 2026006)

Notice Description

Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority (SBSA) has been pre-selected by Department for Transport (DfT) to apply for the Integrated Transport Digital Twin (ITDT) opportunity. SBSA was pre-selected for this opportunity through a national assessment process by DfT that identified authorities with the potential to generate transferable learning for the transport sector. DfT recognised SBSA's strategic transport leadership role and its anticipated contribution to developing an integrated and connected transport network across the area. SBSA and the East Sussex Procurement Hub (ESPH) are undertaking proportionate pre-procurement preliminary market engagement to test the deliverability, affordability and sustainability of the proposed Integrated Transport Digital Twin bid for Sussex & Brighton. This engagement will include discussions with potential suppliers and delivery partners, supported by procurement colleagues, to understand market capability, implementation approaches, ongoing operational requirements and key delivery risks. Feedback from the market will assist in informing the final delivery plan, risk management approach and sustainability arrangements; providing assurance to both SBSA and DfT that the proposed solution can be delivered using currently available technologies and services. This approach aligns with DfT guidance for applicants to the fund, which encourages applicants to engage with potential contractors and delivery partners to demonstrate market readiness. Full details of this exercise can be found in the Preliminary Market Engagement document.

Planning Information

Preliminary Engagement for SBSA Integrated Transport Digital Twin bid. For more information see: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eeec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082347-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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