---
title: "Traffic Management System & Short Straits Traffic Digital Twins"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd94"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2024-11-21"
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# Traffic Management System & Short Straits Traffic Digital Twins

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd94

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is initiating a public procurement process titled "Traffic Management System & Short Straits Traffic Digital Twins," classified under the IT services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning and tender stages with an active status and is organised through a restricted procedure. The submission deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) is set for 16:00 on 6 December 2024. Post-submission, DfT will conduct a review and invite respondents to a supplier day on 13 January 2025 at their offices in Great Minster House, London. This RFI seeks information to support two projects: the development of a Short Straits Traffic Digital Twin and the prototype of an agile traffic management system for HGVs in Kent. Suppliers can submit their interest electronically or in writing.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for IT consultancy firms and software development businesses, particularly those experienced with digital twin technologies and traffic management systems. Companies specialising in agile project delivery and capable of developing prototypes will find this to be a promising project. The categorisation of the procurement under IT services ensures that businesses well-versed in consulting, software development, and internet support will be particularly competitive. The opportunities for business growth are substantial, given the national scope and the potential technological advancements associated with these projects.

## Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to two separate, but complementary, Lots: 1. build a Short Straits Traffic Digital Twin (covering all key UK public routes and their dependencies); and 2. agile delivery of an alpha phase to prototype a technology-based traffic management system in Kent for HGVs travelling outbound via the Short Straits. Suppliers are welcome to apply for one or both Lots, but applications will be treated and assessed separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037645-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2024 at 12:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037645-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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