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title: "Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647518"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC)

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647518

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is preparing for the procurement of the Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC), aimed at ensuring the support, maintenance, modernisation, and development of the Traffic Scotland systems, which are crucial for managing the Scottish trunk road network. This procurement, classified under services, is currently in the planning stage, with a proposed value of £47 million. The contract is expected to last for an initial term of five years, with the option for two one-year extensions. A virtual Information Day is scheduled for 31 March 2021 to further outline the contract requirements and engage potential suppliers, while a contract notice is anticipated to be published in late April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport technology and system integration, particularly those experienced in intelligent transport systems and software development. Companies that can provide robust ICT solutions and maintain complex databases will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for participants, as they would have the chance to contribute to the management of vital transport infrastructure in Scotland, while building a long-term partnership with a key government agency.

## Notice

The provision of support, maintenance, modernisation and development of the Traffic Scotland systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. The Traffic Scotland Service plays a pivotal role in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the trunk road network. The service relies on Intelligent Transport Systems, Web based Information Systems, Databases, supporting ICT systems and IP communications orientated computer systems to enable the collection and distribution of real-time traffic information relating to incidents and events taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Minsters have identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator to operate the Traffic Scotland Systems Contract. The proposed contract will be in place for a period of 5 years with two additional 1 year extensions options at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The intention of this competition is to procure a suitably experienced and qualified economic operator to permit the execution of the services. The Contract will be procured through the competitive dialogue procedure, a competitive tender procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To be considered for this contract economic operators will be required to complete the Single Procurement Document SPD in accordance with the Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the information provided in the Contract Notice, on the basis of information they provide within the SPD.. Please refer to document titled "Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) Preliminary Information Document" with a file name of "TSSC Replacement - Preliminary Information Document.pdf"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409556 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48627000 - Real-time operating system software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212670 - Real time operating system software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72320000 - Database services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services
- 72420000 - Internet development services
- 92222000 - Closed circuit television services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409556

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409556&idx=3
  16th April 2021 - Anonymised questions and answers from TSSC Supplier Information Day and One-to-One sessions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409556&idx=2
  16th April 2021 - Presentation from TSSC Supplier Information Day (31 March 2021)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409556&idx=1
  16th March 2021 - Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) Preliminary Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409556
  Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) - The provision of support, maintenance, modernisation and development of the Traffic Scotland systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. The Traffic Scotland Service plays a pivotal role in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the trunk road network. The service relies on Intelligent Transport Systems, Web based Information Systems, Databases, supporting ICT systems and IP communications orientated computer systems to enable the collection and distribution of real-time traffic information relating to incidents and events taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.transport.gov.scot
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=647518

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