Planning

T1223-02 Wheelset Coating Systems and Good Practice Guidance

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

26 Nov 2020 at 18:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is initiating a tender titled "T1223-02 Wheelset Coating Systems and Good Practice Guidance," which falls under the category of research and development services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone engagement end date set for 8 December 2020. The relevant location for delivery is London, United Kingdom. This tender aims to address critical issues related to corrosion protection in wheelsets, highlighting the importance of appropriate coating systems and practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in materials science, coatings, or rail industry solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks innovative approaches to improve coating performance and maintenance practices. Businesses that are well-versed in developing technical specifications or that can provide consultancy services related to maintenance and repair of rail components may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration in the rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1223-02 Wheelset Coating Systems and Good Practice Guidance

Notice Description

Coatings are necessary to provide corrosion protection for wheelsets and consequently to reduce the risk of generalised, or worse localised, material loss leading to mechanical failure of the component. If a coating even only partially delaminates from its substrate, it no longer fulfils its purpose. Therefore, it is crucial that the rail industry takes appropriate steps to improve the performance of coatings and identifies adhesion failures before they compromise the component integrity. Current specifications for overhaul procedure WOSS 612/10 will not allow overhauled axles to have any surface corrosion . However, thirteen NIRs have been reported since 2003 that relate to flaking, peeling or inadequate coating that has in some cases led to cracking. It is possible that there are many other unreported incidences. Some of these reports describe failures of the coating system that were not detected until the extent of corrosion of the substrate became significant. Lacking a coherent approach to the issue, the industry misses the opportunity to learn from cross-industry experience and past incidents. From the few incidents reported it has been difficult to pinpoint a single root cause for each case of coating delamination. At the same time, the reports identify several potential contributing factors that suggest steps to prevent the occurrence of unfavourable conditions in the first instance may be missing from procedures (for example appropriate coating storage, optimal substrate preparation). Similarly, opportunities to detect defects and repair them before coating delamination are often not exploited. It appears that the rail industry would benefit from documentation and information that clarify the necessary requirements for a suitable coating system to aid selection; and provide guidance on its application as well as maintenance and repair. This project aims to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of coating systems for the rolling stock underframe environment, for both passenger and freight vehicles. This will reduce risks of failure, enable more accurate predictions of component life expectancy and allow a better planning of maintenance cycles. By developing a compendium of coating systems - including guidance on surface preparation, coating application, removal and maintenance - this research aims to enable the development of better-informed processes related to surface protection of wheelset components. Since Alstom's - acting as industry supporter for this project - current overhaul cycle ends in May 2021, there is an opportunity for the guidance developed by this project to be trialled during their next overhaul. RSSB will also evaluate with the relevant stakeholders the opportunity to feed the findings from this project into further work to generate a Guidance Note and to incorporate recommendations in IB/TS 0648 Data for Wheelset Overhaul and Repair and/or CR/PE 0102 Repainting of Rail Vehicles. Additional information: A pre-tender suppliers meeting has been arranged for 09 December 2020 at 13:30 - 15:00. The meeting will be held remotely on Microsoft Teams. Suppliers wishing to attend the event must confirm the name and email address of all attendees to Tanja.Odinsen@rssb.co.uk , you will then be issued with an invite to the meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05ac7b2a-c52e-4878-8b22-3f703f82c877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f73604-78aa-43f0-ba0f-1b06a1babdd0
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 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
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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

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