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RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock - Feasibility of using insulated pantograph horns - Tender Deadline Extended to 6th October

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently seeking bids for a project titled "RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development related to electrical machinery. The deadline for submitting tenders is 6th October 2017, with the anticipated contract start date of 16th October 2017 and a duration extending until 28th September 2018. The project aims to evaluate the feasibility of implementing insulated pantograph horns on Great Britain railways to enhance safety and reduce costs associated with electrification schemes at stations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, safety equipment, and research consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for managing electrical clearance risks, including the design and implementation of insulated pantograph horns, will be exceptionally well-suited to compete. The project's focus on practical evaluation and conceptual design may attract businesses with expertise in both current and legacy rail vehicle standards, positioning them to contribute effectively to a safer and more efficient electrification process in the railway sector.

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Notice Title

RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock - Feasibility of using insulated pantograph horns - Tender Deadline Extended to 6th October

Notice Description

The overall objective of this project is to look at the viability of insulated pantograph horns on GB railways. The viability should be considered in the context of the risk assessment requirements set out in GLRT1210 section 2.2.2.2. An ultimate aim is to lead to the reduction of the costs of new electrification schemes at stations. In doing so, there are a number of aspects that would need to be delivered: 1) Provide an understanding of the effectiveness of insulated pantograph horns in contributing to clearance distances and establish what benefit fitting insulated horns gives in managing the overall risk of contact with charged parts of the overhead line equipment. This should also consider the exposure from other live parts on the vehicle. 2) Identify a feasible solution for which insulated pantograph horns can be used in electrification schemes in GB. If necessary, providing a conceptual design for implementing the insulated horns on UK Specific case pantographs. 3) Evaluate the practical options, and costs involved with introducing insulated horns into the operation of infrastructure and rolling stock. Including controlling the risks with respect to legacy vehicles, vehicles designed to current standards and practical changes to future designs. 4) Understand the ongoing requirements and constraints of on-going management of fleets and infrastructure to enable these changes, including: a. Rolling stock operations including maintenance b. Rolling stock cascade/redeployment c. Rolling stock compatibility with the range of existing infrastructure designs (TSI and non-TSI compliant) 5) Understand the clearances that will be required to ensure the contact wire does not move into the insulated area of the pantograph horns in areas where new electrification schemes interface with existing electrification. The main focus of this project is to look at the particular solution of insulated pantograph horns to mitigate the risk of insufficient electrical clearance in station platform areas, however it is recognised there could be alternative approaches. In addition, the project will look at known alternative solutions that have been used to manage this risk. This initial piece of research will explore options for GB to use insulated pantograph horns. Initially this project will explore the use outside of GB of established insulated pantograph horns (including TSI compliant insulated pantograph horns in Europe which are currently available), and consider their effectiveness in GB. In the scenario that these designs cannot be directly transferred, a new design will need to be created for an insulated pantograph horn to be used on the GB mainline. To achieve this, the project will need to consider the properties and arrangements of a GB insulated pantograph and propose a workable approach. It would be necessary to take into account material properties, construction details, operational use and possible contaminants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb7403e-7f25-467f-afb9-49a5c3baab31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38322000 - Pantographs

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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