SCC RD - Highways Services Intelligent Traffic Systems

Surrey County Council is seeking to re-procure the contract for Supply, Installation, Commissioning, Inspection, and Maintenance of Intelligent Traffic Systems (‘the Requirement’). At present, the Requirement is delivered through the two existing Traffic Control Systems Contracts. These contracts have been in place since 2017 and are currently due to expire in April 2022. While these have been successful contracts, SCC recognise that there is an opportunity to build upon these successes and take steps to maximise the opportunities available to both the Council and the appointed supplier. The Council operate and maintain approximately 800 intelligent transport assets, comprising of signal-controlled junctions, signal-controlled crossings, Fire Station Wig-wags, car park equipment, variable message signs, rising bollards and C.C.T.V. cameras. The Council operates a whole life asset management programme and is currently expecting to spend approximately £5,000,000.00 per annum on its intelligent transport systems. In order to maximise the success of this contract, the Council will need to put in place a contract which provides the appointed supplier with further opportunities to deliver innovative services which may change the way in which the contract is delivered in the future. SCC therefore plan to encourage the successful bidder to work together with the Council and its partner organisations to innovate and enable the results to be implemented. For example, the Council are currently considering how greater use of technology may improve service delivery, how other services can be delivered in an innovative way via the appointed supplier and putting in place a mechanism which encourages the supplier to approach the Council with new ideas which can actually be implemented.