Road junction construction work

Tender description

— In order to improve the performance of traffic signals, TfGM is to implement adaptive traffic signal control (SCOOT /MOVA) at various locations throughout the Greater Manchester conurbation. SCOOT is Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique. MOVA is Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation. To ensure implementation of adaptive traffic signal control (SCOOT/ MOVA), — to support this TfGM require 2 suitably experienced contractors to undertake associated civil enabling works on a call-off basis, in terms of ducting and other associated minor highways works, — the SCOOT /MOVA technology itself will then be installed via a separate traffic signal maintenance contract already in place, — following the award of Growth Deal 3 funding it is estimated that this level of funding will enable approximately 60 nr junctions to be improved with site works to commence at the start of 2018 and last until the start of 2020, — other additional funding may also be obtained during the term of the framework that results in a requirement to undertake further works associated with traffic signal junction improvements, these may also be delivered via the framework, — the contractual arrangement is also intended to be made available for use by other authorities who may require works to be delivered via the framework subject to availability of funding. These include the 10 members of the association of Greater Manchester Authorities, — there is no guarantee given relating to the value of works to be instructed via this framework agreement.