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RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is seeking proposals for a project titled "RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows" within the rail industry. This research contract, classified under the CPV code 73210000 (Research consultancy services), is aimed at enhancing understanding of how adhesion-related information affects train drivers' behaviour, particularly during the leaf-fall season. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 28th September 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 15th October 2018 and run until 29th March 2019, with a total contract value of £70,000, from a minimum of £60,000, located at EC2M 2RB in London. This tender is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research consultancy services within the transportation sector. Companies with expertise in data analysis, driver performance metrics, and information dissemination strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to vital improvements in driver operations and safety in challenging weather conditions, while also enhancing their own service offerings and visibility within the rail industry.

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Notice Title

RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows

Notice Description

railway. The GB rail industry invests considerable resource to manage adhesion but, despite these efforts, low adhesion issues have a significant financial impact on industry and wider society. The impact of low adhesion can also result in future capacity constraints, for instance, as a barrier to efficient implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO). An effect of low adhesion is its impact on train drivers' behaviour, which can reduce driver confidence and morale and potentially contribute to significant delays during the leaf-fall season. It is therefore desirable to have a greater understanding of the adhesion-related information that is provided to drivers and the extent to which they act (or are able to act) upon it, in order to improve driver confidence and performance in low-adhesion conditions. This project directly supports the 'Driver Behaviours' workstream, which constitutes part of the ADHEsion REsearch challenge (ADHERE) Programme of work. ADHERE sets out to: * Achieve 'adhesion conditions that are unaffected by and independent of the weather and climate' * Address industry's gaps in knowledge with new insight * Help improve how industry manages low adhesion by demonstrating and developing novel approaches and solutions ADHERE was developed with and is governed by the Adhesion Research Group (ARG) and focuses on five key workstreams: 3. Objectives This research will assess and evaluate the adhesion-related information provided to train drivers and propose changes and/or additions to information provision to enable drivers to drive more confidently during the leaf-fall season. The project's objectives are to: * Identify what information is currently provided to drivers * Identify what current information drivers use to adjust driving behaviours (and how that varies based on adhesion and weather conditions, route, rolling stock, driver experience, etc) * Identify what additional, or more appropriate, information could be provided to meet drivers' needs * Develop proposal(s) for how information is presented (what, when, where and how) * Clarify the proposed approach with managers and train drivers RSSB has secured support from four Train Operating Companies (TOCs), which the supplier will undertake targeted engagement with. To ensure the that the findings are applicable across industry, the supplier will also be expected to undertake high-level engagement with other TOCs and Freight Operating Companies (FOCs) to assess adhesion-related information flow policies and practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 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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