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RSSB2749 - T1166 - Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

13 Nov 2018 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "RSSB2749 - T1166 - Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions". This project falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in London, specifically at the RSSB offices in Moorgate. A key upcoming date is the engagement end date set for 19th November 2018, with a suppliers meeting planned for 20th November 2018 to discuss project specifications and budget considerations, which is capped at £75,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in research and development consultancy. Companies with expertise in transport infrastructure assessment, platform design, and safety standards could find this project aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could lead to collaboration on innovative solutions to minimize the negative impacts of platform heights and gaps, thus enhancing safety in rolling stock design and operation. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the discussion at the supplier meeting, as insights gathered here could guide the project's direction and requirements.

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Notice Title

RSSB2749 - T1166 - Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a Supplier Day on Tuesday 20 November 2018 at 11.00 here at RSSB offices in London. Should your organisation wish to attend please email the following email address with the names of the attendees by COP Monday 19th November 2018: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk Should your organisation wish to dial into this meeting please email the following email address by COP Monday 19th November 2018: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk -- A pre-tender suppliers meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 20 November 2018 at 11.00 at the RSSB offices in Moorgate, London. The purpose of this meeting is to: * Provide an outline of the project proposal * Validate estimates of the likely research costs * Provide interested suppliers an opportunity to discuss and understand the draft research specification. Suppliers should be prepared to discuss the following: * There is a budget of up to PS75,000 available to undertake a desk-based review, platform arrangement surveys at selected case study sites, an economic assessment of possible solutions to minimise the adverse impact of high and tight platforms, and an implementation strategy. Does the proposed budget reasonably cover the requirements to undertake and deliver this work? How might the outputs change with a variation to the budget? * A definition of what this project looks at in terms of high and tight platforms is needed. An initial suggestion from the RSSB team is this set of parameters: platform thresholds that exceed both 950mm 'high' and 730mm 'tight' . Alternative parameters and recommendations from suppliers are welcomed, including rationales for alternative parameters. * Are there any particular factors that might impact successful delivery of the project outputs? * Are there barriers to achieving the objectives? Is this the right approach, and can the objective be achieved? * Are timescales achievable? How might the outputs change with a variation to the time? 1 Background Following rolling stock cascades and new vehicle introductions in recent years, a larger step / gap distance is becoming apparent due to footsteps on new stock being further away than on the older stock. This is believed to be the result, and adverse impact from a very small minority of platforms that are both high and close to the track position, forcing rolling stock design and modifications to accommodate these platforms. New rolling stock, cascades and refurbishment of existing stock, are being modified to cope with the worst case 'high and tight' platforms for gauge clearance. For example, raising the vehicle body and / or reducing the size of the footstep to achieve clearance at high and tight platforms. However, such modifications may create a worse step gap position at the majority of other GB platforms, and may consequently, exacerbate PTI risks and increase dwell time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c944509-f00f-4421-b4eb-65ebce5702ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c702b421-dfe8-4566-9369-9c8501238ed4
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
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2018Expired
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

Further Information

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