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RSSB2734 - T1155 PERFORM Reviewing the risks and benefits of detonator usage

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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09 Oct 2018 at 10:37

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25 Sep 2018 at 14:04

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20 Sep 2018 at 14:29

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) has initiated a tender for the project titled "RSSB2734 - T1155 PERFORM Reviewing the risks and benefits of detonator usage." This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is set to conclude on 12th October 2018. The project, categorised under the industry type of "services," specifically focuses on analysing the risks related to detonators used in railway safety operations. The contract is valued at £210,000 and will commence on 29th October 2018, running until 31st October 2019. The delivery address for submissions is located in London at postal code EC2M 2RB.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for companies specialising in analysis services, research and development, and related consultancy services. Given the project’s focus on enhancing safety measures in the railway sector, businesses with experience in safety equipment, risk assessment, and explosives management could find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, firms able to demonstrate innovative solutions to modernising the use of detonators in railway settings may have a competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB2734 - T1155 PERFORM Reviewing the risks and benefits of detonator usage

Notice Description

Detonators are small metal devices that contain a small quantity of explosives, that are placed on the railhead to cause a loud sound, activated by the wheel-rail interface of a passing train to alert the driver they are approaching a hazard on the line ahead (RSSB GE/GN8532, 2015). They were first invented by Edward Alfred Cowper in 1837, to be used as warning or caution devices during fog conditions when signals were difficult to see. The use of detonators has largely remained unchanged since its introduction, over 180 years ago. Detonators are classified as explosives under the 1875 Explosives Act, and the storage of large quantities of more than 5 kgs (approx. 600 detonators) require a licence under the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations (2004). The use and placement of railway detonators as a warning and protection method for railway planned and emergency working, has not evolved since they were first introduced. Detonators have a variety of uses, in which the rule book has around 113 references to 'detonator'. Typical uses of detonators include an added layer of protection during the assistance to failed trains, emergency protection arrangements, engineering possessions, protection of isolated sections and during degraded operations. As such, driving cabs are required to have acoustic characteristics that ensure the exploding of detonators is audible to the driver (GM/RT2160), which may inhibit innovative designs and materials. The placement, handling, storage and transportation of detonators require specific processes, training and competence management. The placement and handling of detonators requires personnel to access the track to place and remove detonators in a systematic and careful manner, adding time to the management and control of a possession. This also exposes staff to risks of trackside working, such as from train movements, electrification hazards, hazardous materials, and slips, trips and falls. As noted in research by RSSB (2007) , although the placement/removal of detonators presents a low risk, the placement/removal of detonators in the wrong place is a medium/high risk, with 36% of the events involving handsignalling identified as high risk. There have been reports of possession support staff placing detonators on the wrong lines or in the wrong places, exacerbating risks to the placer, working group or activity that require protection. Consequently, safety incidents involving the use of detonators have been reported. In 2008, following a T3 possession, a track worker was stuck by a train and killed when removing detonators and possession limit boards from the line . Although a number of casual and contributor factors were reported, one underlying factor was the requirement for staff the access the track to place and remove protection, including detonators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9105baea-db7f-4652-8dde-79be1c1da4f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f95c9b-f76e-4735-8545-f0690fc2d431
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

24 - Chemical products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24615000 - Fuses, caps, igniters and electric detonators

71620000 - Analysis services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 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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