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title: "National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)"
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# National Highways - Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dfb9

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation is currently undertaking a tender for the "Roadside Device Diagnostic Tester (RDDT)" project, which falls under the IT services sector, specifically regarding consulting, software development, and support. The tender is being conducted as part of an open procurement method and is currently at the tender stage. Key activities include the submission deadline, which is set for 18th January 2022, with bid openings scheduled for 19th January 2022. The total contract value is approximately £700,000, and the expected duration of the contract will span three years from the date of award, including a necessary support service contract for the product's lifecycle.

This tender presents significant business opportunities in the realm of telecommunications and IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in open-source development and roadside technology. Companies that specialise in developing diagnostic tools, systems testing services, and maintenance of information technology software will find a strategic advantage in competing for this contract. The Supplier Briefing Event on 15th December 2021 will further facilitate engagement and provide critical insights into the requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public procurement projects.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: A future contract will be tendered for ongoing operation/running

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030605-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Additional buyers | 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
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72254100 - Systems testing services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030605-2021
- 10 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022602-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://highwaysengland.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england

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