Tender

GB-London: Expression of Interest for Future of SMIS - Integration Layer Project

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) based in London has initiated a tender process for the "Future of SMIS - Integration Layer Project". This project falls under the industry category of Data services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 10th February 2023. The contract is valued at £500,000 GBP and is open to small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The project involves the replacement of the current safety management information system with a modern data platform, focusing on data quality and integration capabilities. The contract start date is on 1st June 2023, lasting until 31st May 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in software programming, consultancy services, and IT services to compete for a significant contract with the RSSB. Companies proficient in data services and database management are well-suited to bid for this project. The RSSB is seeking innovative solutions that align with its technical requirements, including Azure hosting and API integration. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, although the selection process will be based on the procurement criteria outlined for the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Expression of Interest for Future of SMIS - Integration Layer Project

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 February 2023 for the following reason: Extension to EOI submission deadline to 3 pm on Friday 17 February 2023 as requested by suppliers.(Expression of Interest (EOI) for Future of SMIS: Integration Layer Project - RSSB is seeking to obtain market feedback in relation to the high-level business requirements for the Future of SMIS: Integration Layer Project. The Authority has not specified a format for the detailed response as this can limit creativity and make it difficult to understand. Organisations are therefore freely available to present information in their desired format. Business Context *The Safety Management Information System (SMIS) is the railway's national database for recording and analysing safety-related events. *Data is currently entered using a suite of web-based forms or sent via API from other applications. *The data collected enables rail companies, safety managers and accident investigators to understand and reduce safety risks, and RSSB to generate data insights for the industry. *RSSB is looking to replace the current solution with a modern data platform. Offering alternative front-end interfaces, a universal integration layer, and AI driven data quality processes. *The objective of this work is to design and assure the solution and data architecture to achieve this overall ambition. *RSSB currently has a data platform hosted in Azure which this would need to align to. This uses FastAPI, Airflow, PostgreSQL, and Power BI. *Part of the technical solution is to have an integration layer to connect front end applications to our Azure data platform, expanding from the current API solution. *This integration layer needs to be highly available, performant, easy to maintain, versioned, and capable of handling data model changes.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0089b4ff-1208-4683-98c1-bc04c6b63571
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data 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
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
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 (RSSB)
Contact Name
Hazel Fernandes
Contact Email
hazel.fernandes@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
02031425351

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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