Digital Twin Phase 1 - Program Implementation Plan and Proof-of-Concept Development

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Industry Update – SEQ Digital Twin – July 2023IntroductionIn the 2023-24 State Budget, service funding was approved to deliver a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) of the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) Digital Twin (DTw). The outcomes of this work will be used to further inform the future direction of the SEQ DTw Program beyond 2023-24.The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) will be engaging supplier/s to undertake this work and seeks to provide the market with early notification and high-level detail of the upcoming procurement whilst tender documents are finalised.​WhyThe digital enablement of infrastructure offers an opportunity to step-change business-as-usual approaches to addressing the broad challenges facing the SEQ region. It encourages innovative and collaborative approaches that drive efficiency and strengthen evidence-based decision making.The SEQ DTw seeks to maximise infrastructure and service-delivery productivity by addressing three key macro challenges facing SEQ:The need to better enable cross-government data management for improved decision-making.The need for coordinated infrastructure data to help support the delivery and management.The need to plan, deliver and operate a digitally enabled Brisbane 2032 and beyond.The SEQ DTw aims to address these challenges by connecting government through digital collaboration via platforms to analyse, simulate, and model scenarios to inform infrastructure planning and investments and driving economic growth in the region.  The SEQ DTw will extend beyond standard IT systems and visualisation tools to facilitate a new way of working; one that leverages emerging technologies and is underpinned by treating data as a valuable commodity. The SEQ DTw seeks to enable Queensland’s delivery of a successful Brisbane 2032, while creating an enduring legacy of improved project delivery, asset management, and streamlined public services.WhatSpatially enabled DTws – being dynamic, data-driven, multidimensional digital replicas of a physical assets, processes, or systems – have emerged as a powerful tool to better manage the built environment as interconnected systems of systems.In 2022, the State Infrastructure Strategy recognised the necessity of a DTw to improve decision-making through efficient data utilisation, specifically for planning, predicting, and understanding Queensland's infrastructure. In line with this, an initial business case was created to assess the potential of an SEQ DTw. Following an initial business case, subsequent efforts have begun to expand and prioritise key use cases along with assessing opportunities to leverage the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority’s Digital Network Approach (CRRDA DNA).DSDILGP is seeking supplier/s with international and national experience in successfully developing and implementing DTw strategies and business cases, and successfully implementing DTw PoCs, to deliver the below workstreams for the SEQ DTw Program and PoC to further demonstrate need, value and ultimately funding for the program’s phased delivery of priority use cases.SEQ DTw ProgramPoCStrategiccase for changeEconomicvalue for moneyCommercialprocurement strategyFinancialaffordability and financial viabilityManagementprogram set up and managementTechnicaldemonstrating feasibility and viabilityIn addressing these workstreams, the supplier/s will be required to deliver (at minimum):Proof-of-ConceptA PoC to test and demonstrate the technical feasibility, viability, and potential benefits of the SEQ DTw. The PoC will:Test up to 5 DTw use cases relating to Brisbane 2032 venues, precincts, and transport connectionsLeverage the gap analysis and architecture of the CRRDA DNAFocus on a specific and smaller geographical area (potentially Woolloongabba Priority Development Area)Be technology agnostic.A report on the PoC, including a quantification of benefits demonstrated.SEQ DTw ProgramA Program Implementation Report detailing options for implementing an SEQ DTw, including:A detailed Implementation Plan including an estimate of costs and likely benefitsA risk management profile and plan for the development of the TwinStaging options for implementation of the priority use casesProject assurance arrangementsA benefits realisation frameworkAssociated capability building across Queensland Government.A Master Data Management Framework for the Built Environment in the SEQ context, including a roadmap to deliver the Framework.Stakeholder engagement and communications support.Capability upskilling and knowledge transfer to DSDILGP’s SEQ DTw team in relation to above activities and analysis.HowThe project is intended to be delivered over two phases:Phase 1 – PoC development and Program implementation planning (as outlined above)Phase 2 – PoC SEQ DTw implementation and delivery (optional).Phase 2 is an optional phase, with commencement subject to DSDILGP’s evaluation of the outcomes of Phase 1 and investment decisions.Several key areas of strategic and technical skills and capability will be needed to deliver the workstreams required for the project including (but not limited to) the following:StrategicTechnicalVision development, stakeholder engagement, and media and communicationsEconomic analysis and options developmentProcurement strategyFinancial assessmentRoadmap and implementation planningDigital Twin implementationMaster Data ManagementData simulation, analytics, and visualisationIT services including cloud-basedDSDILGP seeks a consortium response led by one supplier who will obtain and manage the appropriate mix of resources, capability and experience required to deliver the project. This project will require the swift mobilisation of resources to meet the timeframes and demonstrate the benefits from the PoC. The PoC and implementation planning would need to be completed by January 2024 to ensure outcomes can be considered including funding for Phase 2.Next StepsDSDILGP is anticipating release of finalised tender documents in the coming weeks followed by a Q&A session for prospective suppliers. Considering the limited timeframes of this project, DSDILGP recommends that interested proponents consider their team and potential subcontracting arrangements in advance of tender document release. The tender is proposed to be open for 3 weeks.