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RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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29 Oct 2018 at 12:02

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19 Oct 2018 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently seeking proposals for its tender titled "RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations." This procurement falls under the category of health and safety consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £45,000 and a minimum contract value of £40,000. The tender is located in London with the postal code EC2M 2RB. The tendering process is an open procurement method, set to conclude on 16th November 2018. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 10th December 2018 and is expected to run until 29th March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety consulting, particularly those with expertise in crowd management and passenger safety within transportation settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are seen as suitable candidates for this contract. Businesses focusing on research and development in the context of transport systems will also benefit from this tender, which aims to address rising passenger numbers and the associated health impacts of overcrowding.

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Notice Title

RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations

Notice Description

Over the last decade the number of rail passenger journeys in Great Britain has grown by approximately 70%. In 2016-17 there were 1.71 billion passenger journeys and it is expected that demand will double in the next 25 years . Despite increases in carrying capacity on the railways, overcrowding has been an issue of concern for some years, both on trains and in stations, and has been prominent in news reports about Southern Rail, Northern Rail (in relation to problems associated with the timetable changes in 2018) and the maintenance works at London Bridge station. RSSB study T307 (2005) concluded that "there was very little direct evidence of the health effects of crowding", a position reflected in the ORR's (2005) health and safety policy on train crowding. However, this policy does not cover other aspects of crowding at stations or at the platform/train interface. On an initial analysis of SMIS data, RSSB study T605 (2009) estimated that crowding contributed to 1.4% of on-train risk and 0.5% of on-station risk, equating to approximately 0.4 Fatalities and Weighted Injuries (FWI) per year. However, there was considerable uncertainty around this estimate, because crowding is sometimes a contributory cause of an accident rather than the reported cause. Workshop discussions indicated that the FWI from crowding could be as high as 1.5 per year. Further analysis of SMIS data, together with input from the workshops, led to an adjusted estimated FWI figure of 0.5 per year. In addition, T605 concluded that there was no evidence that on-train crowding increased (or decreased) the risk from major train accidents (derailments or collisions). Subsequent to this previous research, acute crowding incidents such as those seen at London Bridge have led to many complaints from the public, some referring to the perceived health impacts of crowding. The ORR has therefore felt it is necessary to respond to these concerns, especially given the prospect of further increases in passenger numbers. A 2015 meeting on crowd management, hosted by the ORR, led to four undergraduate human factors students undertaking knowledge searches that are intended to help update existing advice. The final report (T1106) is expected to be available on www.sparkrail.org. In addition, the Royal Society for Public Health has linked commuting with reduced mental wellbeing, poorer physical health as a result of raised blood pressure and less time available for physical activity. Their survey of passengers revealed overcrowding and delays to be two of the main factors perceived to negatively impact perceived health and wellbeing. In the context of these recent concerns, this project is intended to extend the earlier RSSB guidance and enable the ORR to update its policy position on crowding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 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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