Planning

T1214 DECARB: 21st Century DC electrification infill

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

05 Jun 2020 at 08:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "T1214 DECARB: 21st Century DC electrification infill." This project, classified under research services, is focused on supporting the decarbonisation of traction in areas with a 750V DC top contact third rail system. The engagement end date for suppliers interested in this tender is set for 17th June 2020, and the project is based in London, England. Suppliers are invited to participate in a meeting, and arrangements can be made by contacting Tanja Odinsen at the provided email.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in innovative projects aimed at enhancing rail electrification and reducing diesel dependency. Companies with expertise in electrical engineering, transport safety, and environmental technology would be well-suited to compete. By involving suppliers who can contribute to safe and efficient electrification solutions, this project aims to foster growth and sustainability in the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1214 DECARB: 21st Century DC electrification infill

Notice Description

The project aims to: * Support the decarbonisation of traction in regions with a predominant 750V DC top contact third rail system by identifying the potential to remove diesel services by either enabling extensions to the existing electric network or appropriate alternatives * Identify options to reduce the safety risk of 750V DC top contact third rail systems and explore how this can support the potential for approvals to appropriate extensions to the electric network * Support decision-making on extensions to the 750V DC top contact third rail Network or other alternatives to diesel traction through a decision-making framework to consider mitigation options alongside whole transport system safety, project and economic risks Suppliers wishing to attend the meeting must confirm the name/s and email address of attendee/s to Tanja.Odinsen@rssb.co.uk and we will then issue an invite via Microsoft Teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-042dbe43-3bc7-4d00-94bb-2beab9d4149a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20d4f24-b0ab-4810-9fb6-19ed99713ad1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
Contact Name
Tanja Odinsen
Contact Email
tanja.odinsen@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
020 3142 5649

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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