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RSSB2681 - T1114 - Choosing metric or imperial units for driver display on ETCS L1 & L2 overlay areas

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking proposals for the project titled "RSSB2681 - T1114 - Choosing metric or imperial units for driver display on ETCS L1 & L2 overlay areas." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and will take place in London (EC2M 2RB). Currently in the Tender stage, the process is open and has a deadline for submission set for 23rd March 2018. The contract period is anticipated to start on 16th April 2018 and conclude by 28th September 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £80,000, with a minimum value of £70,000, and it is being procured through an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and development, particularly those with expertise in railway safety systems and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability classification. Companies experienced in risk analysis, technical evaluations of operational systems, and those with a background in railway safety can leverage this project to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

RSSB2681 - T1114 - Choosing metric or imperial units for driver display on ETCS L1 & L2 overlay areas

Notice Description

The objectives of this project are to answer the following questions 1. What are the implications on safety of DMI speed display units for operations in L2 in an overlay area. This must consider: a) Unfitted trains, fitted trains driven by ETCS authorised drivers in Level 2 and non-ETCS authorised drivers operating in Level NTC b) Migration from overlay to ETCS L2 without signals areas c) Movements across boundaries between overlay and ETCS level 2 without signals areas. 2. Identification of hazards and semi-quantified risk analysis for each DMI presentation. 3. Which scenarios have the highest risk levels for each DMI presentation 4. What is the impact on potential performance of not exploiting the limits of the infrastructure in Level 2 operation because of the need to operate in mph. Ultimately, this project aims to make recommendations that Routes can apply when installing ETCS equipment, as to what presentation is safest and most feasible for their routes. This project will require the following to be carried out: Technical review of previous safety research (Required for deliverable 1) A technical review of the previous research conducted in this area (including previous RSSB research). The aim of this work package is to consolidate the information currently available into one report, consider the major gaps in research and use the information available to start building a risk analysis on DMI presentation in overlay areas during Level 1 and Level 2. - Consider RSSB research projects T1013 and T1091 Workshop based risk analysis (Required for deliverables 2, 3A, 3B, 5 and6) Encompass a workshop-based risk analysis of the two DMI options, considering the scenarios in the objectives, above, This workshop will: - Identify the risks associated with the two stated options on an operational railway in GB; - Carry out semi-quantitative analysis consistent with Network Rail's risk matrix to assess those hazards before and after mitigation is applied; - Identify measures to mitigate these hazards; - Determine both with and without identified mitigations, whether risk from the identified risks are likely to be controlled to an acceptable level; - Deliver the above in compliance with the requirements of legislation including CSM REA; - Make recommendations to the industry based on risk assessment. This risk analysis will be done using a HAZID framework, in compliance with Rail Industry Guidance Note GEGN8646 and consider the following: - An ETCS fitted train will run in and out of overlay areas, encountering both ETCS fitted overlay areas (where the train could utilise either ETCS signalling or conventional signalling (where the train will be controlled with underlying national train control systems (class B) i.e. imperial units). - ETCS fitted trains will require speed information to be inputted in km/h regardless of what the DMI is presenting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc2f5b7-a737-4320-a57c-f6169e4fd04f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b3bfe8-090c-46c0-a2b5-5d30a4b848c6
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 (below threshold)
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 1-6 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

Notice Documents

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