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RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations" is initiated by the Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited, based in London (EC2M 2RB). The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research, testing, and scientific technical simulator. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 15th December 2017. This project addresses potential health hazards caused by diesel fumes in enclosed railway stations and aims to conduct comprehensive research over several phases, ultimately benefiting the environment and public health.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in environmental studies and air quality management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can provide innovative solutions for measuring air quality and making recommendations for improvement. Competitors should have the capability to conduct detailed particulate analysis and air flow assessments, which will be crucial for establishing operational guidelines within the railway sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations

Notice Description

All tenderers are advised to read the document titled "Procurement Explanatory Note" for this procurement exercise. -- Please be advise that the tender date for this procurement exercise has been extended to Friday 15th December -- 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 major component by mass are gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and various nitrous oxides (NOx) and aldehydes. The elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) 'soot' content in the DEEEs varies from 60% to 80% depending on the fuel used and the type and condition of engine. It is not well understood what level of contribution diesel trains are making to levels of air pollutants, and further whether there is a specific issue with how these accumulate and disperse in enclosed areas, such as rail stations. 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. This project aims to look at air quality levels in enclosed, and / or terminal stations and show how they disperse within a station. 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 . This project will also provide industry with operational guidance, including possible changes to ventilation systems to make improvements. A related study currently being completed by Birmingham University, in conjunction with Network Rail, at Birmingham New Street (BNS) aims to measure diesel fume emissions in various areas of the station to model the air quality. Accompanying this specification, Appendix 1 provides a summary of the BNS study. It has been agreed by Network Rail that a copy of this study can be shared with the selected supplier, once in contract. This project has one work package which is likely to be delivered over several phases: Work Package: Modelling Air Quality in Enclosed Stations research project that: - Looks at levels of combustible and non-combustible particulates in at least 2 of the following stations: Euston, Kings Cross, Edinburgh Waverley - Measures levels of particulates over time - Looks at the dispersion of particulates - Compares to baseline levels in the city, to quantify differences - Looks at how airflow/ventilation effects the particulate levels - Sets out the methodology to be adopted when undertaking similar studies of concentration levels at other stations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 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 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

Notice Documents

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