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869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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19 Nov 2024 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has completed the procurement for a research project titled "Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network." Classified under CPV code 73110000 for research services, this tender is valued at £196,542.5 and spanned multiple global locations, including the UK and Europe. The tender, under an open procedure, aimed to evaluate the potential benefits of higher freight speeds on the rail network. Key phases include line speed and signal distance analysis, infrastructure compatibility, identifying enhanced freight speeds, benefits assessment, and operational considerations. The project commenced on 4 November 2024, with a scheduled completion by 3 August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and rail sectors. Businesses with expertise in rail infrastructure, safety standards, and efficiency analysis could leverage their capabilities to contribute to this critical research, potentially influencing future rail freight logistics and safety standards. The open procurement method facilitates fair competition, allowing capable businesses to showcase their specialised knowledge and to be integral in shaping more efficient and cost-effective rail freight operations.

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Notice Title

869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. This project will determine and agree the criteria that a train must satisfy in order to safely travel at enhanced freight speeds, up to the maximum speed of the wagons. It will review if assumed braking capabilities in GKRT0075 and GMRT2045 are too conservative and can allow eligible freight trains to travel at an EF speed. This will be done by proposing a set of EF speed differentials for freight trains, using the Lambda value as explored in the T1266 'Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for freight' project. It will also assess the monetary benefits of using EF speeds by developing and applying a benefits analysis approach. If a set of EF speed differential can be proposed and justified technically and benefits wise, changes to relevant documentation and signalling will be proposed to enable industry to start using EF speeds. The research has been split up into the following five Phases. It is expected that a Steering Group meeting will be held at the completion of each phase to review the outputs. *Phase 1 - Line speed and signal distance suitability analysis for EF speed differentials *Phase 2 - Infrastructure compatibility with EF speed differentials *Phase 3 - Identifying a range of possible enhanced freight speeds *Phase 4 - Benefits assessment of EF speed differentials *Phase 5 - Operational considerations and next steps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a0af518-a2bd-406f-b271-55e97b29e540
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6df92b-31b7-4aad-9edb-c2aaf9c27e60
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£196,542 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAILFREIGHT CONSULTING

Further Information

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