Planning

RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Supplier Day 18th July

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

10 Jul 2017 at 08:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2017 at 07:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations," aimed at investigating the air quality levels within enclosed railway stations. This planning stage procurement focuses on research and development services, with a specific budget of up to £180,000. Interested parties are invited to a Supplier Day on 18th July 2017 at 10:30 AM at their London offices, with a deadline for attendance confirmations set for midday on 17th July. The project ultimately seeks to address concerns related to nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from diesel trains and their impact on local air quality.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in air quality management and pollution dispersion modelling. Companies that can provide comprehensive measurements of air pollutants in enclosed environments will be well-suited to engage in this tender process. Participants will have the chance to contribute to legislative discussions concerning public health and safety, potentially expanding their visibility and collaboration within the rail industry.

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Notice Title

RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Supplier Day 18th July

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a Supplier Day on Tuesday 18th July at 10.30 - 12 here at RSSB's London Offices. If you would like to attend please email shareditt@rssb.co.uk by Monday 17th July Mid Day confirming your attendance. -- The Draft research specification which follows outlines RSSB's proposed research into Air Quality in Enclosed stations. The purpose of the pre-ITT suppliers' meeting to be held on Tuesday 18th July at 10.30 here at the RSSB offices in London. * Provide an outline of project proposals * Validate estimates of the likely research costs per station * Discuss the merits of station selection based on a long list Suppliers should be prepared to discuss the following: * There is a budget of up to PS180,000, how many stations could this funding reasonably cover for a comprehensive measurement of air quality along the lines set out in the research specification? * From the long list of stations shown in the research specification indicate which stations the supplier considers should be selected for study and why. * Any particular factors that might impact on the phasing of the project, timescales of delivery over multiple stations and likely overall timelines. The adverse effects of pollution have been an increasingly important topic in the UK, and the subject of European and UK legislation. Dangerous fumes are the result of diesel combustion from trains, goods vehicles and cars. Most non-electric trains are powered by diesel, causing significant levels of diesel fumes within enclosed areas such as stations. The results of diesel combustion are a combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and various nitrous oxides (NOx). These NOx particulates are of particular interest to this project, as this is an area where measurement techniques are less established and their dispersion is least understood. The people most affected, will be rail staff and others working at stations, including train drivers, rather than passengers and other members of the public. This is because of the length of time the different groups spend at stations. However, good occupational and public health are both important considerations. It is not well understood what level of contribution the railways are making to NOx levels, and further whether there is a specific issue with how these accumulate and disperse in enclosed areas, such as some (but not all) rail stations. Currently the assumption is that NOx particulates disperse in a similar way as CO2; however, there is evidence that this assumption may well be flawed. This project aims to look at air quality levels in enclosed, and / or terminal stations and create a model for pollution dispersion. This includes combustible particulates that result from diesel train emissions as well as non-combustible particulates that result from vehicle-track and vehicle-power transmission interactions .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2de797bb-de03-4548-8e8c-a2332d9e2ec0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc2ae6c-c018-42ee-b77e-0d4c7eb8b6e8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 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
R&D Business Partner
Contact Email
shareditt@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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