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RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169)

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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19 Nov 2018 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169)." This procurement falls under the services industry and aims to enhance train safety systems in London (EC2M 2RB). The tender period is set to end on 17 December 2018, and the total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. The process is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy and related research and development services. Companies with expertise in safety management systems, rail industry operations, or transportation consultancy could particularly benefit from this contract. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, positioning themselves to engage with a critical safety initiative that addresses ongoing concerns within the rail sector.

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Notice Title

RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169)

Notice Description

Following two signal passed at danger (SPAD)-related accidents at Southall (1997) and Ladbroke Grove (1999), a joint report into train protection systems was published by Professor John Uff and the Right Honourable Lord Cullen in 2001 . The Uff-Cullen report recommended the roll out of automatic train protection, in which a system intervenes if the driver of a train is going too fast or will exceed the end of a movement authority. The train protection system envisaged to meet this recommendation was the European Train Control Systems (ETCS). It was recognised, however, that the roll out of this system was complex and expensive in comparison to the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) that was already available and proving to be effective. The RSSB 'AWS and TPWS Handbook' provides the following summary on TPWS: 'The purpose of TPWS is to stop the train by automatically initiating a brake demand, where TPWS track equipment is fitted, if the train has: * passed a signal at danger without authority * approached a signal at danger too fast * approached a reduction in permissible speed too fast * approached buffer stops too fast. TPWS is not designed to prevent SPADs but to mitigate against the consequences of a SPAD, by preventing a train that has had a SPAD from reaching a conflict point ahead of the signal. TPWS does not relieve the driver of responsibility for observing signals and speed restrictions.' The Uff-Cullen report supported the accelerated rollout of TPWS as an interim measure and envisaged that TPWS would be followed by the deployment of a higher level of protection due to the limited functionality and lack of a fail-safe. This would be delivered by the roll out of automatic train protection using ETCS. It was proposed this would start with higher speed, higher traffic lines, which would be complete by 2020 . To date TPWS has been very effective in helping to manage and reduce the residual risk from SPADs. From March 2003 to March 2008 the national level of underlying SPAD risk fell by around 80%. This reduction can be attributed to three major initiatives: 1. Industry-wide focus on the risk from SPADs 2. Installation of TPWS at all main aspect signals protecting junctions 3. Removal of Mark 1 rolling stock More recently however, the residual risk from SPADs has plateaued. SPADs still remain a concern for the industry and there is currently a SPAD Risk Reduction Strategy being embedded as well as many ongoing initiatives to help reduce this risk further. In terms of progress in fitting automatic train protection, the industry set up a national ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Programme to roll out ETCS starting with high speed lines in Control Period (CP) 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3a78c0-8f5b-47d1-8856-5168e7a5ce8b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 1-6 months
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 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

Notice Documents

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