Tender

Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated an open procurement process for research services, titled "Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]". This tender, published on 31st October 2024, falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000). The procurement aims to review and potentially enhance the operational response to running trains in both directions on a traditionally single-direction line. The contract, valued at £280,000 GBP, covers multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 30th November 2024. The contract period is slated to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in rail safety, operational research, and technological innovation. Companies specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in transportation safety or rail operations, are well-suited to compete. The nature of this project, aimed at overcoming existing operational barriers, provides a platform for firms to showcase their expertise and contribute to significant advancements in rail safety standards. Furthermore, the RSSB’s open procurement approach ensures a fair and competitive environment, opening the door for diverse organisations, including those involved with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), to participate and potentially broaden their market presence.

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Notice Title

Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44b40d54-5d32-4e5c-9450-0d071b774972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
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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