Tender

GB-London: T1257 -Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working

RSSB

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Tender

27 May 2021 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the RSSB, concerning the project titled "GB-London: T1257 - Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on optimising guard-controlled door operations in the rail sector. The tender is currently active and is an open procedure with a submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 26 July 2021 and will have a duration of approximately ten months, ending on 26 May 2022. The work will take place in London, UK, with a contract value ranging between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the rail and safety consultancy sectors, allowing them to contribute to the development of best practice guidance for essential operational processes. Businesses with expertise in safety assessments, risk analysis, and operational efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on using real-world data and comprehensive risk assessments opens avenues for innovative solutions that enhance both performance and safety within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1257 -Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working

Notice Description

This project aims to provide the GB rail industry with best practice guidance for guard-controlled door operations that optimised dwell time and safety. To achieve this objective the project will: *Review different methods of working for guard-controlled door operations identified on the GB network and comparable railway systems. It will take into consideration the tasks and processes associated with train arrival, dwelling and departing from a station. *Cover all scenarios where the guard has any safety critical role in door operations. This includes Driver Open, Conductor Close operations and TRTS / CD / RA platform dispatch. *Consider all aspects that impact the time taken to undertake methods of working for guard-controlled door operations. This includes mechanical and physical processes (e.g. length of hustle alarm) as well as activities undertaken directly by the guard. *Use real-world data to characterise how long different methods of work across the network (by different TOCs) take in practice. *Undertake safety risk analysis to identify and assess risks associated with tasks undertaken directly by the guard and other (physical and mechanical) processes. *Characterise how risk is affected by any potential changes to methods of working using appropriate risk analysis techniques (for example, hierarchical task analysis). It will consider if extended time taken introduces additional risk at the PTI and how this compares to current methods of working. *Use the desk-based review, real-world data and risk analysis to identify best practice guidance for guard-controlled door operations covering a significantly board set of scenarios captures the majority of guard-based door operations on the GB network. *Use real-world data to compare dwell times with NR timetable planning figures to identify if dwell allocations accurately reflect the time taken by guards. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63708df-1c9f-4b11-be56-6ec29f0305ef
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 26 May 2022 6-12 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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