Tender

GB-London: Defining Colour Vision Requirements for Train Drivers T1279

RSSB

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Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RSSB) based in London has initiated a tender titled "Defining Colour Vision Requirements for Train Drivers T1279" within the research services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 100,000. The deadline for tender submissions is October 31, 2023, and the contract period is planned to start on November 19, 2023, running until May 16, 2024.

This tender opportunity, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aims to develop colour vision thresholds for mainline train drivers to ensure safe operating levels. Businesses in the research services industry focusing on colour vision deficiency can compete in this tender to secure a valuable contract. The RSSB as the contracting authority welcomes innovative solutions from SMEs to address colour vision requirements for the transportation sector.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Defining Colour Vision Requirements for Train Drivers T1279

Notice Description

This research will investigate and develop colour vision thresholds suitable for mainline train drivers and the colour dependant activities they undertake. These thresholds should be compatible with, or translatable to, an existing colour vision test to determine acceptable and safe operating levels of colour vision deficiency. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5474f07-e773-4530-8110-42579717a8a2
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

73110000 - Research 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
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2023 - 16 May 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
02031425351

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

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