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RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is conducting a public procurement process titled "RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the technical requirements for electrical and data connectivity among trains, including different technology enablers. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on 24th November 2017, with a minimum contract value of £100,000 and a total contract value of £110,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2018 and will conclude by 28th September 2018. The project's location is specified as London, with the primary delivery address being in postal code EC2M 2RB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of technical services, research and development, and consultancy, particularly those focusing on railway technology and automation. Companies that specialise in data transmission systems, automatic coupling technologies, and railway safety solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to advancing standard protocols for automatic couplers and ultimately foster innovation within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains

Notice Description

The project aims to investigate the electrical and data connectivity requirements for automatic couplers across a range of scenarios (including different train rescue situations), considering different technology enablers and business case factors to propose a standard protocol. This includes: Identifying Use cases * Documented scenarios of train rescue together with coupling/uncoupling procedures using standardised electrical and data automatic couplers. The scenarios should cover interworking between trains with distinct types of traction systems (electric, diesel and hybrid). In each case, the data/electrical control wires that need to be transmitted between the trains concerned has to be evaluated. * Exploration of other possible modes of operation between simple rescue and full interworking, and an evaluation of the business cases for these intermediate modes. * Explanation of full interworking between different train types (that is, electric, diesel, hybrid) and an evaluation of the data/electrical transmission required Defining and assessing the technological options * An evaluation of the technological challenge, that is, achieving the interface between the different existing Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) and the vehicles being linked via standardised automatic couplers. This interface would allow interworking with other trains. * An evaluation of options for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between units and/or vehicles, starting with a technology search to identify existing or future products which might be suitable. The evaluation should consider the options particularly in relation to: - Business case - Safety integrity (Safety Integrity Level 4 is desired) * Defining a protocol for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between trains, recognising the need to achieve conformance of performance characteristics between distinct types of train and considering technological solutions to achieve this. Recommending actions * Preparing a report which: - Summarises options, in terms of modes of operation and associated business cases. - Recommends a standard protocol for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between units and/or vehicles. - Recommends technical solutions, potentially based on those available today and those anticipated in the future, for the transmission of data between units and/or vehicles. The evaluation should include consideration of business case and safety integrity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c6a7b-7fe3-4e61-81ad-28117a1e3bfa
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

71356000 - Technical services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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