How to win: Surface Intelligent Transport System (SITS) – Video Analytics

About this contract

Strategic Objective As part of the Surface Intelligent Transport Systems (SITS) programme, the SITS Video Analytics project seeks to provide an enhanced understanding of transport demand, road-user movements and network performance through the deployment of advanced video analytics technology. The capability will support TfL’s operational, strategic and policy objectives by delivering high-quality data and insights to improve network management, transport planning, road safety analysis and performance monitoring. High-Level Scope & Open Market Exploration TfL is currently technology- and model-agnostic. We are approaching the market to explore the full spectrum of available solutions. Areas we wish to investigate with suppliers include: Deployment Architecture: Assessing the feasibility and benefits of edge-based analytics, cloud-processing, or hybrid environments using existing TfL infrastructure. Delivery Models: Exploring various commercial structures, including fully managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), bespoke software deployment, or combined hardware/software solutions. Data & Analytics Maturity: Understanding current market capabilities regarding multi-modal classification

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Transport for London scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 20 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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