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GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems

RSSB

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01 Jul 2021 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB is currently facilitating a public procurement process titled "GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems." This tender, categorised under research services, is set in London and is progressing through the open tender stage. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 6th August 2021, with a contract period commencing on 6th September 2021 and concluding on 27th May 2022. The total contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000, making it a significant opportunity in the research and development sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research and development services sector. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in conducting compatibility assessments of transport systems would find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this project could allow these businesses to showcase their skills, gain experience in the rail industry, and potentially secure further contracts in a niche and evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems

Notice Description

Overall Objectives Ultimately the ambition for compatibility assessment will be to have a set of reference cases for combinations of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Pantographs and maximum speeds (which we will simply refer to as Compatibility Matrix) for which, within the parameters defined, have proven compatibility and for which aim to minimise the testing and analysis required to introduce a new vehicle - OCS combination based on similarity to existing precedents . This will simplify the compatibility and authorisation process of new rolling stock which will in turn: *Reduce the cost and duration of compatibility assessments. *Expedite compatibility assessments for new and cascaded vehicle introduction, allowing the industry to be more dynamic and flexible in usage of rolling stock. *Allow for greater operational flexibility for short-term fleet substitutions and diversions. Project Objectives This research projects intends to 1.Test the suitability of a such a generalised approach of using the Compatibility Matrix 2.Populate the Compatibility Matrix with validated cases. The focus of this study is to produce the most common pantograph(s) - OCS combinations. A partially populated Compatibility Matrix has been put together by Network Rail which includes maximum permissible speeds for multiple OCS-Pantograph combinations, this will be included as part of the Invitation to Tender. 3.Demonstrating some of the existing proven capabilities for existing pantograph -OCS combinations could provide an evidence base to potentially draft a new RIS which would support the introduction of new rolling on existing legacy infrastructure when used in conjunction with RIS-8270-RST (Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure), GMRT-2173 (Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment) and GMRT2111 (Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interface to AC Energy Subsystem). 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777198e6-0f14-473e-b9ca-30b3caecdd52
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 27 May 2022 6-12 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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