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RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders, to support driver management

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently conducting a tender for the “Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders” aimed at enhancing driver management in the rail industry. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development activities. The tender process is open, with the submission deadline set for 28th November 2018. The procurement's estimated value is £180,000, with a minimum value of £170,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th December 2018 and will last until 31st January 2020, with the project set in London, postcode EC2M 2RB.

This tender presents an important opportunity for businesses involved in technological development and consultancy services within the rail sector. Companies specialising in data analysis, software development, and driver performance systems would be particularly well-suited to participate. By contributing to this project, businesses can not only enhance their visibility within the market but also foster innovation that is crucial for modernising driver management practices in the rail industry.

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Notice Title

RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders, to support driver management

Notice Description

Background and context The rail industry invests significant amounts of time and money in driver training and in demonstrating driver competence through assessments, including manual analysis of data from On-Train Data Recorders (OTDR). OTDR data can also be used in investigating operational incidents such as signals passed at danger (SPADs), stop shorts, station overruns and wrong side door releases. These activities, which are typically incorporated into a competence management system can be time-consuming to monitor, and therefore incur substantial cost. Additionally, there is presently no agreed industry approach to demonstrating the efficacy of competence management systems in an objective manner. Under the Strategic Partnership established with University of Huddersfield (UOH), a project was carried out to investigate the feasibility of developing of a range of Automated Driver Competency Indicators (ADCIs) based on the automatic analysis of OTDR data. The results of the project were presented at an industry workshop in October 2016, which was jointly hosted by RSSB and UOH and attended by a wide range of industry stakeholders. The general conclusion was that it is possible to derive ADCIs from OTDR data that have the potential to support driver performance management, and a number of preferred metrics were identified. Potential benefits of ADCIs identified included: 1. Reducing the time taken for driver managers to manually check OTDR data, and the potential to reduce costs in doing so. 2. Improved visibility and frequency of driver performance 3. Having more objectivity, and consistency to assessment of driver performance 4. Capturing data over time, allowing monitoring of trends and precursors 5. Providing drivers with timely feedback on their performance 6. Allowing better targeting of competence management focussing on those drivers in need of support Following the workshop, the project and its outcomes were discussed at the cross-industry Data & Risk Strategy Group (DRSG), in September 2017. DRSG recommended that a 'demonstrator project' be carried forward to implementation, in close partnership with a TOC, and involving suppliers and other relevant areas expertise as appropriate. The current specification outlines the proposed way forward for this 'demonstrator project'. Project structure This project aims to develop, trial and demonstrate value from a tool to assist Train Operating Companies (TOCs) with driver competence support and management. To achieve the benefits from the tool, it is important for the ADCIs developed to be guided by the end users - the Train Operating Companies. It is for this reason that RSSB are partnering with both c2c and London North Eastern Railway (LNER), who have agreed to share their data and support the development of the ADCIs through guidance and feedback.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 1-2 years
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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