--- title: "National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2022-03-23" --- # National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT) Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1c19e8-ec04-464c-b401-b61bfb40d5e7.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)" is being conducted by Highways England, focusing on the development of an Open Source tool compatible with current and legacy roadside operational technology. This tender falls under the IT services category and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the planning stage, the contract period is anticipated to commence on 10 March 2022 and extend to 10 March 2025, with an indicative budget of £600,000. Interested parties were invited to participate in a Supplier Briefing Event scheduled for 15 December 2021, with the tender period closing on 19 January 2022. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and operational technology. The RDDT project presents a chance to enhance skills and foster collaboration in the field of road transportation technology. By developing a cutting-edge diagnostic tool, suppliers can potentially expand their market presence and capabilities while contributing to significant advancements in roadside technology standards and performance. ## Notice The existing engineer terminal or tester devices for Signals, Signs and MIDAS and Roadside Device Simulators are no longer currently supportable due to technology advances and migrations. The purpose of this requirement is to procure a Roadside device tester and simulator that operates with roadside operational technology equipment in current, legacy and future technology assets. Operational Technology of Message Signs, Signals and MIDAS requires a tool that will enable us to investigate, demonstrate, test, certify and monitor the operational performance of these devices. National Highways is looking for a supplier to work with to develop a new 'Open Source' tool which is intended to operate in the following areas: - Strategic Road Network (SRN) as a maintenance tool with the Roadside Technology Maintenance Contractors and commissioning and testing and commissioning tool with Delivery Partners on Smart Motorway Schemes. - Technology Operational Centre and Test and Innovation Centre as a test tool for investigation, analysis, compatibility testing, and performance testing and trailing technology. Supporting the Traffic Technology Division Operational Technology Strategy 2016 being consistent in testing and using agreed standards. - Third Line Repair Centre as a test tool for performance, acceptance and certification testing. - Roadside Technology Supplier development tool to enable investigation, acceptance testing, demonstrations, investigation and certification of operational technology. - Remote Monitoring by data exchange from both RMAS and the RTS enabling system efficiencies and open working. Additional information: The contract is for three years from development and delivery within three months of contract award to full operation. After the three-year development contract the RDDT requires a support service contract to continue for the remaining product life cycle. Therefore, this requirement needs to be Open Source, so any replacement contract can be openly and fairly tendered. To support Economic operators, there is an opportunity to attend a 'Supplier Briefing Event' on Wednesday 15th December remotely via a Microsoft Teams Meeting. Economic operators that wish to attend the event can register by completing the event registration form on Bravo and submitting the form via the Bravo ITT message function by 14:00 on Tuesday 14th December 2021. A maximum of 2 delegates per Economic operator. Please give the full details of delegates who will be attending. The Supplier Briefing Event will be recorded and uploaded to Bravo along with a copy of the slides after the event. Any questions asked on the call will be documented and answered in the official written Q&A log and also shared after the event via Bravo. Note the Contracting Authority intends to use the eTendering system Bravo on this procurement. You will need to register your company on Bravo (this is only required once). Contract dates stated are indicative, and may be subject to change. To access the procurement documents, economic operators should register for a free eSourcing account at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk. This contract notice (and the associated procurement documents) are published in good faith. No warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in it. Any liability for inaccuracy or incompleteness is expressly disclaimed by National Highways and its advisors. Economic operators are advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the contract and procurement exercise before submitting their request to participate. Nothing in this contract notice (and the associated procurement documents) will be taken as constituting an offer (whether implied or otherwise), or any agreement, whether express or implied between National Highways and any other party. National Highways reserves the right to cancel, amend or vary the procurement exercise at any point prior to the award of the contract (whole or in part) and with no liability on its part. National Highways and/or its advisors are not liable for any costs resulting from any amendment or cancellation of this procurement exercise nor any other costs, charges, fees, expenses, claims or disbursements (howsoever arising and including third party costs) incurred by those economic operators submitting a request to participate for this contract. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of the candidate and at their own risk and expense. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325586e9-beec-4061-850a-6a7e35e90f5a | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | 29 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 10 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 12:07 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325586e9-beec-4061-850a-6a7e35e90f5a - 8 Dec 2021 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ad08d2-d0e2-4627-9864-6f52d2bd1d06 - 10 Sep 2021 at 13:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d59a674-3da4-4bab-8d1c-357dd23db99f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325586e9-beec-4061-850a-6a7e35e90f5a 23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ad08d2-d0e2-4627-9864-6f52d2bd1d06 8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d59a674-3da4-4bab-8d1c-357dd23db99f 10th September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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