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RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Supplier Day - Monday 5th November 14:00

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

22 Oct 2018 at 15:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Oct 2018 at 14:25

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Oct 2018 at 13:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains." A Supplier Day is scheduled for Monday, 5th November at 14:00, to be held at RSSB's office in London. Interested organisations must register by emailing by the close of business on Friday, 2nd November. This procurement concerns the research and development of devices designed to assist in mitigating train derailment incidents, and the engagement of firms appears critical to addressing historical safety recommendations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on innovative engineering solutions, specifically in the transport and rail sectors. Companies specialising in research and development services, mechanical devices, and safety consultancy may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster engagement with a diverse range of suppliers to develop effective safety solutions for train derailments.

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Notice Title

RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Supplier Day - Monday 5th November 14:00

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a supplier a day on Monday 5th November at 14:00 at RSSB's offices in London pertaining to RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains. Should your organisation wish to attend this supplier day please email the following email by COP Friday 2nd November: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk Should you wish to dial into this meeting please see the following details: Dial in number: 0203 142 5510 Conference Dial In/PIN: 6800138 -- RAIB have noted a sequence of derailment incidents over many years where the lateral excursion of the lead vehicle has been limited by engagement between vehicle and track features that were not intended for that purpose. The most recent of these was in September 2016 at Watford Junction where the right-hand rail engaged between the traction motor and gearbox housings of the derailed vehicle and limited the deviation from the track and as a consequence reduced the severity of the impact with an oncoming vehicle. RAIB have made recommendations to consider the use of mechanical devices or structures to guide derailed trains with the latest recommendation in recommendation 3 of the Watford report: "3. The intent of this recommendation is to identify and assess the effectiveness of design features that provide guidance to trains when derailed, so limiting the deviation of trains from the track and reducing the risk of collision with trains approaching on other lines. This could be achieved by the retention or strengthening of features already forming part of the bogie structure, or infrastructure measures such as guard rails. It is also intended that the learning from research in this area is used to derive meaningful design requirements. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), in conjunction with RSSB, should: a. commission research into the ways in which guidance can be provided to derailed trains. This should include consideration of: I. how the design of bogies and bogie mounted equipment can assist in limiting the lateral deviation of passenger trains during a derailment; II. practice in other countries (eg Japan); III. how specially installed infrastructure features can achieve the same effect at high risk locations; IV. potential design requirements for the retention or enhancement of such features on new trains or infrastructure; and V. the potential benefits and drawbacks of such measures. If such features, whether existing or additional, are shown to have a net beneficial effect in reducing risk by limiting lateral deviation, RDG/RSSB should: b. share this information with the relevant Standards Committees; and c. record and disseminate the design requirements with a view to their incorporation into future standards."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5204a0ab-bc6f-40c1-a365-a217e1f48550
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dfb160d-70ea-42cf-8b00-522aced6fdd0
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 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
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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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