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RSSB 2387 - T1098-02 (Work Package 2 of 2) - Identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs - Supplier Day Thursday 17th November

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited for a project titled "RSSB 2387 - T1098-02 (Work Package 2 of 2)" which focuses on identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs. This project falls under the research and development services category, with a specific emphasis on safety in the railway sector. The organisation is located in London, with supplier engagement activities being planned, including a Supplier Day that took place on 17th November. The engagement end date for this process is set for 23rd February 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, safety consultancy, and railway operations. Companies with a focus on developing innovative solutions for risk management, particularly in mobility and safety-related services, will find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, businesses that can provide consultancy or research support aimed at improving safety for wheelchair and pushchair users in railway environments may be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

RSSB 2387 - T1098-02 (Work Package 2 of 2) - Identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs - Supplier Day Thursday 17th November

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a supplier day on Thursday 17th November from 1pm - 2pm here at our offices in London for the below opportunity. Should your organisation be interested in attending this supplier day please email Shareditt@rssb.co.uk by Wednesday 16th November with your organisation name and those from your organisation who are attending. A 2014 Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report looked into two comparable incidents: I. Wheelchair rolling onto track at Southend Central station (28 August 2013); II. Pushchair rolling onto track at Whyteleafe station (18 September 2013). In both incidents, RAIB identified the immediate cause by stating that 'the wheelchair and pushchair... were able to roll because the brakes were not applied and there were slopes present on both platforms'. The report identified three wheelchair and 12 pushchair incidents associated with roll-off type events on GB's main line railway since 2001 and identified four publicised pushchair incidents abroad (since the publication of the RAIB report, there have been a number of pushchair incidents abroad involving fatalities). RAIB issued four recommendations to industry, of which the following recommendation (Recommendation 2) triggered this research proposal: * 'Network Rail in consultation with the Association of Train Operating Companies, RSSB and the Department for Transport, should (as part of the national strategy for managing the platform train interface risk) arrange for work to be undertaken to determine when a slope towards the railway could become a significant hazard, and ways of mitigating the risk. The scope of the exercise should consider: * All slopes on platforms including those that have been installed intentionally (for example to accommodate changes in level along the platform length); * At what point a slope towards the railway makes it more likely than not that a wheelchair or pushchair without brakes applied could roll away, taking account of modern designs of such equipment; and * Other factors such as how individuals perceive a slope hazard, the most appropriate way to highlight the hazard, appropriate methods to influence public behaviour, and other ways of mitigating the risk. * Once the work is complete the industry should publish appropriate guidance, including consideration of standardisation in the contents of signage, announcements, etc...' Recommendation 3 made by the RAIB was directed at ATOC (RDG) and required: * 'As an interim measure, pending the outcome of the research identified in recommendation 2, and in consultation with passenger groups including those representing the interest of disabled passengers, to review the findings of the report and seek to understand the ways in which the risk of wheelchairs and pushchairs rolling onto the track can be more effectively managed by operators. This review should include consideration of:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4bd301-fa5a-4a5e-8bda-d620f8530812
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
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Procurement Method
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Procurement Method Details
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Tender Suitability
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Awardee Scale
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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
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
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Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
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Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
Contact Name
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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