--- title: "Rules of the Road Ground Truth Surveys Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-05-29" --- # Rules of the Road Ground Truth Surveys Framework Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2570ea01-2a2b-4a43-bfb0-8b99a7c78ac7.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Rules of the Road Ground Truth Surveys Framework" is initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on behalf of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), focusing on surveying services within the transport industry. This tender is currently in the Tender stage and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The deadline for submissions is set for 29th June 2022, and the contract period is expected to span from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2026, with an initial budget of £500,000 available for surveys during the 2022/23 financial year. The procurement method involves an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) particularly those specialising in surveying and data collection. Companies able to conduct detailed Ground Truth Surveys and provide comprehensive traffic management solutions for the various local highway authorities are especially well-suited to compete. Successful contractors may not only gain immediate contracts but also establish a foothold in ongoing projects over the next four years as additional surveys may be commissioned under this framework. ## Notice Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), are looking to provide a region wide "System" for the recording and upkeep of regulatory, order and non-order based highway data, mapped to provide information in a digitised format. This Traffic Order Management system (System) will operate across the entire region but will encompass individual access for each of the seven (7) constituent local highway authorities (LHA), being Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton who will have individual control of the traffic orders within their boundaries. One of the critical aspects of this project is establishing the existing restrictions, prohibitions, and regulatory markings in each of the LHA areas. It is envisaged that best way of achieving this will be from detailed Ground Truth Surveys (GTS) of the highway in each LHA area. These surveys will then form the basis for the review of the on street signing and lining compared to the existing Traffic Regulation Orders which may ultimately result in new consolidation orders being produced in some or all of the LHA areas. At present there is only a budget available for PS500k for surveys to be carried out in the 2022/23 financial year. It is likely, although not confirmed, that further surveys will be required over the next four years which shall be carried out under this Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8547f511-da0f-47ba-bd0c-e333c91a5e48 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services ## Release History - 29 May 2022 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8547f511-da0f-47ba-bd0c-e333c91a5e48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8547f511-da0f-47ba-bd0c-e333c91a5e48 29th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/go/2812498001810F7710B8 Access to tender pack: ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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