Planning

Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC)

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Planning

16 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is preparing for the procurement of the Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC), aimed at ensuring the support, maintenance, modernisation, and development of the Traffic Scotland systems, which are crucial for managing the Scottish trunk road network. This procurement, classified under services, is currently in the planning stage, with a proposed value of £47 million. The contract is expected to last for an initial term of five years, with the option for two one-year extensions. A virtual Information Day is scheduled for 31 March 2021 to further outline the contract requirements and engage potential suppliers, while a contract notice is anticipated to be published in late April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport technology and system integration, particularly those experienced in intelligent transport systems and software development. Companies that can provide robust ICT solutions and maintain complex databases will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for participants, as they would have the chance to contribute to the management of vital transport infrastructure in Scotland, while building a long-term partnership with a key government agency.

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Notice Title

Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC)

Notice Description

The provision of support, maintenance, modernisation and development of the Traffic Scotland systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. The Traffic Scotland Service plays a pivotal role in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the trunk road network. The service relies on Intelligent Transport Systems, Web based Information Systems, Databases, supporting ICT systems and IP communications orientated computer systems to enable the collection and distribution of real-time traffic information relating to incidents and events taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Minsters have identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator to operate the Traffic Scotland Systems Contract. The proposed contract will be in place for a period of 5 years with two additional 1 year extensions options at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The intention of this competition is to procure a suitably experienced and qualified economic operator to permit the execution of the services. The Contract will be procured through the competitive dialogue procedure, a competitive tender procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To be considered for this contract economic operators will be required to complete the Single Procurement Document SPD in accordance with the Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the information provided in the Contract Notice, on the basis of information they provide within the SPD.. Please refer to document titled "Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) Preliminary Information Document" with a file name of "TSSC Replacement - Preliminary Information Document.pdf"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409556
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

48781000 - System management software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72254000 - Software testing

72320000 - Database services

72400000 - Internet services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

72420000 - Internet development services

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tssccontract2021@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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