--- title: "Innovating Traffic Management Fund EOI Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-04-30" --- # Innovating Traffic Management Fund EOI Event Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb72ed23-68e7-4040-b2a6-46760e81a790.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is planning the "Innovating Traffic Management Fund EOI Event" procurement process, part of the DfT's Intelligent Traffic Management Challenge Fund. The deadline for bid submissions is 31st July 2024, with successful projects expected to start in September 2024. The procurement aims to deploy advanced technology for traffic signals in England, focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve traffic flow. TfWM, the public body responsible for transport services in the West Midlands, intends to apply for funding to deliver innovative technology solutions in traffic control. This tender presents an opportunity for technology suppliers specialising in traffic control systems, detection and monitoring, intelligent transport systems, AI, machine learning, and systems integration. Suppliers are invited to engage with TfWM in an Expression of Interest event on the 16th of May 2024, leading towards a potential procurement opportunity. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, aiming to create a consortium of suppliers to deliver the project and enhance traffic control infrastructure across the West Midlands region. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement event relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Grant Application, as part of the DfT's Intelligent Traffic Management Challenge Fund. The Department of Transport (DfT) announced in October 2023 the intention to provide a targeted grant for the delivery of innovative traffic management solutions by local Highway Authorities in England. This is in recognition of the essential role traffic signals and control systems play in ensuring network traffic management works smoothly and safely across the highway network. A PS20 million Intelligent Traffic Management Challenge Fund (ITMF) has been established by the DfT to deploy advanced technology for traffic signals, making use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimise traffic flow and balance traffic across highway networks. The ITMF bid submission is due by 31st July 2024 with successful projects expected to commence in September 2024 with funding for a two-year period. For details of the ITMF process see Traffic Signal Funding - Technology Transport Forum (ttf.uk.net). Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is the public body responsible for co-ordinating transport services in the West Midlands and it is an executive body of the WMCA. TfWM works with our local Highway Authority partners to make sure public transport is safe, accessible and reliable; we monitor and improve road safety; and also provide and manage the Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC) for the West Midlands. As part of this latter role we monitor and coordinate the region's key highway network including supporting and improving network traffic control. TfWM is announcing its intention to apply for funding from the ITMF grant to deliver a number of innovative and advanced technology solutions for network traffic control across the WMCA area. The bid submission will be research and development focused, aimed at delivering a workable range of new and emerging solutions to UK traffic management challenges to benefit traffic control on a corridor or area wide basis across the region. In accordance with DfT guidelines we intend to create a consortium of technology suppliers and local authority partners to deliver an ITMF project with the following key outputs: - A platform for integrated digital infrastructure and connected mobility; - Weighted algorithms to manage traffic signal timings; - Public facing real-time in-vehicle messaging systems; - Traffic signal priority for blue light services; and - Innovative use of video detection technology. Additional information: To commence this process, TfWM is releasing an Expression of Interest to engage with potential suppliers to help inform our approach to the delivery of an ITMF project within the West Midlands - including gaining a better understanding from suppliers about what is possible in this technology area, and the likely costs that would be needed to deliver such technology. In addition, we expect this process to allow suppliers to understand the timescales, scope and scale of the TfWM bid in order to prepare to meet the required demand. Whilst it is expected that TfWM will create a consortium to deliver the project led by a prime contractor, currently we wish to engage with all suppliers to understand their capabilities and interest. We are particularly interested in hearing from suppliers working in the following technology areas: - Traffic control systems and technology; - Detection and monitoring; - Intelligent transport systems; - Transport innovation solutions; - Platforms and data services; - New technologies (AI and machine learning); and - Systems integration. TfWM will be undertaking an online event on the 16th of May 2024 at 14:00 for potential suppliers that are interested in assisting TfWM with their funding application and, subject to grant approvals, would be interested in a potential procurement within this programme. This will be followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which will assist the TfWM with their ITMF bid application. There will also be the potential opportunity for interested suppliers, to have 1-2-1 conversations with TfWM, on a first come, first serve basis. Interested parties should register through Bravo, and search for project_844/pqq_216 and express interest in attending the event via the message function under pqq_216 no later than the 14th May 2024 - 9:00. Your registration will ensure that you will receive the relevant details for the online event and any future correspondence regarding the IMTF. Please note, the information in this document represents TfWM's current plans and may be subject to change prior to a potential tender publication. TfWM reserves the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise. This PIN is not a call to competition and the TfWM is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. All procurement activity is subject to TfWM priorities, funding and any or all procurement activity is subject to change at the Authority's absolute discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dab858-df60-4d32-9392-dc9e39c1a6fe | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 3TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment ## Release History - 30 Apr 2024 at 13:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dab858-df60-4d32-9392-dc9e39c1a6fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dab858-df60-4d32-9392-dc9e39c1a6fe 30th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Link to WMCA's E-Sourcing Portal Bravo ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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