Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance

Descriptions

Kent County Council is looking for a supplier to provide full maintenance provision for existing and new technology assets on the Kent Highway network, primarily traffic signals but also electronic message signs, CCTV and associated communications infrastructure, to include: • Routine inspections of equipment to meet statutory duties • Fault repairs due to wear and tear or third-party damage • Temporary switch off traffic signals to allow third parties to undertake works • Planned works to modify existing assets or renew life expired equipment • Communications between on-street units and the Traffic Operations Centre in Aylesford • Provision, operation and management of a fault reporting/monitoring platform • Emergency call out to make damaged equipment safe during out of hours All traffic systems assets used to manage the highway network are of a very specialist and technical nature. The supplier will need to have the technical capability to deliver the whole contract. Following engagement with various authorities and providers, the approach is to create a contract that addresses both routine and non-routine works. This contract will outline the means, measures and payment mechanism for effectively maintaining the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) asset, while ensuring a balanced approach to risk. The Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) inventory of equipment comprises the following: • 365 traffic signal-controlled junctions • 417 traffic light controlled pedestrian crossings (pelican, puffin, toucan, pegasus) • 148 electronic roadside message signs (VMS) • 236 electronic vehicle activated warning signs (VAS) • 191 highway monitoring CCTV cameras • 1 over-height vehicle detection site This service is primarily focused on maintaining all existing traffic systems assets and restoring equipment to normal operation. In addition, the contract will include refurbishment of assets using capital funding, although the level of this is not guaranteed. This contract shall not include installation of third-party installations, nor major highway schemes which will be procured via separate tenders.