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title: "Digital Strategic Road Network (DSRN): DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SIMULATION and VISUALISATION PLATFORM"
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# Digital Strategic Road Network (DSRN): DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SIMULATION and VISUALISATION PLATFORM

Buyer: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555397a5-349f-4325-a732-201395914af1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Transport Systems Catapult is focused on developing a decision support tool for incident management within the strategic road network, specifically aimed at enhancing operations at the West Midlands Regional Control Centre. The tender, titled "Digital Strategic Road Network (DSRN): DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SIMULATION and VISUALISATION PLATFORM," falls under the category of road transport services and is classified as an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 8th March 2019. The anticipated contract period will begin on 21st April 2019 and conclude on 31st January 2020. The tendering opportunity is specifically geared towards businesses that can deliver IT solutions and related services for operational planning and incident management.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, traffic control services, and systems integration. Businesses with expertise in creating decision support tools and traffic management software would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency in road transport services can leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and foster partnerships with government entities, thereby driving growth in their operations.

## Notice

The tender seeks to develop a decision support tool for incident management and operational planning of the strategic road network, in support of a Highways England's DSRN vision. In particular, the scope of works will require the successful Respondent to: Develop an incident management tool, capable of supporting operations at the West Midlands Regional Control Centre. The decision support tool will encompass the entire 'Birmingham Box', a region bounded by the M5, M6 and M42. Develop a tool that can identify spare capacity in the network (around the Birmingham Box). This could involve identifying when to change speed limits, deploy ramp metering, altering the traffic light sequence, etc. Install the developed software at the West Midland Regional Control Centre and lead a user testing phase. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938ddab-6fb0-44f0-9e30-228cc6cd30c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63712200 - Highway operation services
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938ddab-6fb0-44f0-9e30-228cc6cd30c1
- 6 Feb 2019 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/979eca45-192a-4782-9c7e-84f66519276b
- 6 Feb 2019 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef4190-d004-41e0-a10b-ca118f9cb7e9
- 6 Feb 2019 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e495f3-1b68-4712-8adc-20e42b899fb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938ddab-6fb0-44f0-9e30-228cc6cd30c1
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/979eca45-192a-4782-9c7e-84f66519276b
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef4190-d004-41e0-a10b-ca118f9cb7e9
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e495f3-1b68-4712-8adc-20e42b899fb1
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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