Decision Support Tools - Testing Assurance

Description

The services will ensure that National Highways (NH) DST technical requirements are being followed and understood during configuration and delivery, and that the product meets our captured user/functional requirements, assessing the success of the incoming DST solution.
The DST will be used for predictive analysis to fulfil the following requirements:
- Developing the pavement and structures investment cases for our road period 4 (2030-2035) funding that will inform Road Investment Strategy 4 (RIS4)
- Creating short-term programmes of works.
- Providing an understanding of future capital maintenance costs and the ability to appraise different management and funding scenarios.
- Assisting in determining the optimum timing and type of maintenance interventions.
- Undertaking regular valuation of the structures stock for the Whole of Government Accounts.
- Monitoring our regional and national pavement performance against the NH Key Performance Indicator 3 (KPI3) - 'A well-maintained and resilient network'.
- Prioritising structures needs based on safety and performance needs.