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RSSB2741 - T1159- Evaluating variability in train driving under different adhesion conditions and Supplier Details

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is conducting an open tender titled "RSSB2741 - T1159 - Evaluating variability in train driving under different adhesion conditions." This tender falls under the services category within the research and development sector. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd November 2018. The project location is in London, with relevant proceedings also affecting the Birmingham Cross-City Line in the West Midlands. The contract period is scheduled from 30th November 2018 to 29th March 2019, with a total estimated value of £100,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies, advisory services, and consultancy within the railway sector, particularly those experienced in adhesion challenges and rail performance improvement. Companies involved in research and development services related to transport and infrastructure will find this tender particularly suited. Given the project's focus on addressing low adhesion issues on trains, businesses with innovative solutions in engineering, materials science, or sustainable railway operations would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to enhancing safety and service quality in the rail industry.

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Notice Title

RSSB2741 - T1159- Evaluating variability in train driving under different adhesion conditions and Supplier Details

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a supplier day for this tender on Monday 22nd October at 16:30 at RSSB's offices in London. Should you wish to attend please email the following email address by COP Friday 19th: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk -- Low adhesion in the wheel/rail interface is a persistent problem that is faced by the GB railway. The GB rail industry invests considerable resource to manage adhesion but, despite these efforts, low adhesion issues have a significant impact on industry and wider society. A previous RSSB research project Trial of Sander Configurations and Sand Laying Rates (T1107) delivered conclusive findings of the relative performance of different sander configurations in low adhesion conditions. This was achieved using a new method to evaluate the underlying wheel/rail adhesion level experienced by the train. RSSB is now working with West Midlands Trains and a consortium of suppliers on a follow-on project (Piloting Double Variable Rate Sanders on the GB Main Line (IMP-T1107)) to use these findings on in-service trains. It will use the same approach to measure the effectiveness of enhanced sanders on Class 323 units running along the Birmingham Cross-City Line. The Cross-City Line is a suburban railway line in the West Midlands region of England. It runs for 32 miles (51 km) from Redditch, and Bromsgrove to Lichfield, via Birmingham New Street. It carries an intense metro-type service operated by 26 Class 323 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) with over 20 station stops. The leafy nature of the line means it suffers from a number of low adhesion high risk sites and it is well documented that the service performance suffers during the autumn leaf-fall season. The data gathered on six Class 323 control units over autumn 2018 to autumn 2019 on the Cross-City Line offers the opportunity to also analyse: * The effectiveness of rail cleaning treatments (Quantifying the effects of Railhead Treatments on adhesion (COF-DART )) * The variability of driving under low adhesion conditions (i.e. this project) This project directly supports the 'Driver Behaviours' workstream, which constitutes part of the ADHEsion REsearch challenge (ADHERE), which sets out to achieve 'adhesion conditions that are unaffected by and independent of the weather and climate'. ADHERE was developed by RSSB with the Adhesion Research Group (ARG ) and focuses on five key workstreams: 3. Premises and hypotheses This project aims to test the following premises and hypotheses: * Driving under low adhesion conditions during the autumn leaf fall period is believed to lead to more driving variability in drivers taking power, permissible line speed/maximum attainable train speed and braking applications than driving under 'good' adhesion conditions on a dry day outside of the autumn period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-692c0e8e-2b02-48c2-9b12-9f7a22ba604c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9884681a-4568-460a-a13e-cc024d4c69a0
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
Not specified
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

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
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 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
R&D Business Partner
Contact Email
shareditt@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
020 3142 5300

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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