Tender

GB-London: 895616937 T1356 Improving power change over practices

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is currently in the tender stage for a research project titled "GB-London: 895616937 T1356 Improving power change over practices." This project focuses on identifying and evaluating solutions for power change-over practices on the Great Britain mainline railway system, with key considerations for safety, performance risks, and driver workload. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research services, identified by CPV code 73110000. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure with a tender period ending on 15 November 2024. The contract is slated to commence on 20 January 2025 and conclude on 28 November 2025. The project serves locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with an estimated value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services within the railway sector. Enterprises with expertise in safety analysis, performance assessment, and workload management stand to benefit from competing for this contract. Given the rigorous requirements and the budgetary scope, the opportunity is particularly attractive for well-established firms, though it is also open to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering robust research methodologies and innovative solutions for power change-over practices will find this contract conducive to their business growth and visibility in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 895616937 T1356 Improving power change over practices

Notice Description

Research project T1356 Improving power change over practices seeks to identify and evaluate solutions for power change over (PCO) practices on the GB mainline railway, focusing on safety, performance risks, and driver workload implications Additional information: To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=895617637 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7C9732B799

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e014e046-daa5-4e4e-8ad8-98f69f544dc1
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
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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