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GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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31 Jan 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has completed the procurement process for the research project titled "GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS." This tender, classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000), seeks to identify requirements for professional driving policies to ensure safe and efficient driving on ETCS routes. The contract, worth £149,979.71 and awarded to SYSTRA Limited, will be carried out from 22 January 2025 to 21 January 2026, covering regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport research and policy development. Large companies with experience in implementing advanced safety and efficiency protocols in the transport sector are well-suited for similar projects. The open procedure method used in this tender highlights the potential for inclusive competition, emphasising the value placed on comprehensive and innovative solutions. The Rail Safety Standards Board's emphasis on creating industry guidance underlines the strategic importance of this research, paving the way for safer and more efficient rail transport operations across diverse regions.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to identify what is required in a professional driving policy to support safe and efficient driving on an ETCS route. There is currently no industry guidance to support operators in defining these requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a53703-0e26-4983-8ad4-e735e133fb52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a023029-1154-46ec-a19d-7abf7ce1d235
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£149,979 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425351

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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