Tender

GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices

RSSB

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Tender

27 Sep 2019 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by RSSB involves a tender titled "GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices." This contract falls under the research services category and is located in London, UK. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity has a deadline for submissions set for 25th October 2019. The contract aims to create clear functional requirements for monitoring train driver alertness, with an estimated value between £10,000 and £25,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring that any qualified supplier can submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development services sector, particularly those with expertise in behavioural monitoring technologies. Businesses specialising in the development of innovative measurement techniques and research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the GB rail industry looks to enhance safety through research-based solutions, suppliers able to demonstrate their technological capabilities and understanding of real-world applications can leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices

Notice Description

The objective of this work package is to review physiological and behavioural indicators and associated measurement techniques that could be used to monitor or measure loss of alertness or attention. This will include, where available, quality of evidence, validity, reliability and operability in or transferability to the real-world train driving context. This work package will produce three deliverables: *A spreadsheet of indicators of attention or alertness and associated measurement techniques *A literature review report on indicators of attention or alertness and associated measurement techniques, which discusses the spreadsheet above *A (very) short document outlining recommendations for functional requirements and evaluation criteria for technologies that claim to monitor alertness or attention By understanding the evidence on indicators and measurement techniques, their strengths and limitations, and recommended functional requirements, the GB rail industry will be able to: 1.Generate research-based functional requirements which take into account what is feasible from a scientific and technological perspective. 2.Carry out a well-informed desk-based evaluation of technologies that have been put forward by suppliers, taking into account research evidence. 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
ocds-b5fd17-63b943de-dee4-48dc-b36f-837e824cd47c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c697024-852d-4ee6-952c-55ac28aab169
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 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
RSSB
Contact Name
timothy.batkin@rssb.co.uk
Contact Email
timothy.batkin@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
02031425300

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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