Published date: 30 September 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 2 October 2020, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£4,900,000

Procurement reference

tender_217983/891397

Published date

30 September 2020

Closing date

2 October 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

9 February 2021

Contract end date

8 February 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

What we currently have:
ESDAL is currently provided as a digital application with portals for hauliers, structure/road owners, the
police, special order routing tool (SORT - for permits) and the help desk. There is a secure registration
process requiring users to have a unique user name and password to log into the system. It is based on an
Oracle database and a configured Navteq mapping solution.
What we want from ESDAL 4:
The new ESDAL 4 system will provide:
A modular, open and hosted in the cloud service.
The workflow will be developed on a workflow platform so that workflow configuration is separated from
software, thus reducing the IPR held by the supplier.
A new more modern mapping solution will be continuously updated as road layouts change in real time.
Standardised interfaces will enable third party services to be developed as an alternative to enhancing the
core ESDAL system. For example, a mobile phone app for making applications; or a mobile phone app that
will enable Police to be informed of abnormal load movements while on patrol.
Other Highways England systems may be able to make use of ESDAL data by the development of open
interfaces to ESDAL.
It will meet the requirements of the UK Government Digital Service standard. (https://www.gov.uk/servicemanual/service-standard).
The contract is envisaged to be for a five year period with the potential to extend on a 1+1 year basis. The
£4.9 million funding covers the first 5 years.
Development is required specifically to meet the requirements of the UK Government Digital Service
standard. (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/service-standard). Current workflows have potential for
efficiency improvements while retaining the safety benefits of strict adherence to UK AIL regulations.
(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1998/schedule/1/part/1/crossheading/meaning-of-abnormalindivisible-load/made).
The following non-specified provisions may additionally be taken up by the procuring authority during the
lifetime of the contract. These are potential enhancements to ESDAL to keep it up to date with changes in:
haulage industry standards, relevant legislation, technical advances e.g. automated and connected vehicles
and new functionality to improve system integration.
Highways England seeks applications from potential suppliers with the capacity and capability to provide
ESDAL 4. Highways England is interested in applications from companies with a track record of innovation
in web-based services. A clear understanding of abnormal loads processes and regulations will be an
advantage but is not essential.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mr John Templer

Address

Highways England, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristo
BS1 6HA
England

Email

John.Templer@highwaysengland.co.uk