Planning

RSSB2759 - T1163 Criteria for assigning differential speed categories - Supplier Engagement Day

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

11 Dec 2018 at 13:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the project titled "RSSB2759 - T1163 Criteria for assigning differential speed categories - Supplier Engagement Day." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the primary objective of establishing clear criteria for speed differentials in the rail network. The supplier engagement event is scheduled for 4th January at the RSSB offices in London, with a deadline for expressions of interest by close of play on 3rd January.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in railway research, engineering, and consultancy to engage with the RSSB and contribute to the development of vital speed criteria that impact rolling stock and infrastructure. SMEs with expertise in railway operations and a proven track record in related projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for potential future contracts resulting from this initiative. Engaging in this supplier day could facilitate valuable networking and position businesses favourably for forthcoming procurement opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

RSSB2759 - T1163 Criteria for assigning differential speed categories - Supplier Engagement Day

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a Supplier Engagement Day on Friday 4th January from 13:30 - 15:30 at RSSB offices in London. Should your organisation wish to attend or dial in to this meeting you must email the following email address with the name of your organisation and those who are to attend by COP on Thursday 3rd January: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk Dial In Details: Number: 0203 142 5510 Conference ID: 720572 -- Invitation to pre-tender meeting T1163: Criteria for assigning differential speed categories Background This project aims to produce evidence based criteria to determine for the speed differentials MU, EMU and DMU with respect to both rolling stock and infrastructure. Various lettered speed differentials are implemented across the GB rail network. These are a permission to run above line speed and offer a proven way of enabling speed increases for specific rolling stock. However, with the introduction of new fleets and significant infrastructure works the application rules need to be clarified. Differentials are dependent on the characteristics of the rolling stock and the infrastructure (principally track conditions) where the characteristics of the rolling stock and infrastructure combined are such that the trains can travel at high speeds without causes track degradation at unsustainable levels. There is little documented criteria for applying these differentials and there seem to be different approaches taken to suit local rolling stock/infrastructure features at the time with some of the rationale that determine differential speeds are well known and some less so. Previous research by RSSB (T996: Categorising the relationship between track condition, line speed, and vehicle forces) looked at the Sprinter (SP) category and following a thorough methodology the application rules from a rolling stock perspective are now clarified. As part of the previous work the locations of other differential speeds was compiled and forms a useful component of this follow on work to investigate the MU, EMU and DMU categories. High level objectives This project will develop a suite of application rules to establish clear criteria for the application of MU, DMU and EMU differential speeds to both rolling stock and infrastructure. The criteria will be used to assess both existing rolling stock and can be used as a design reference for the specification for new fleets. The infrastructure rules will set out criteria for application of differential speeds to infrastructure which can be used for applying a differential speed and raising/removing a differential speed. An important part of the work will include developing a business case framework to demonstrate real world examples where the application/amending of differentials can lead to improvements in terms of journey times, capacity or reliability improvements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee4f4c8-bd6b-47fd-a2a9-2b3eb2616a19
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
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2019Expired
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
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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

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