Tender

GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight

RSSB

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04 Mar 2022 at 12:55

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21 Jan 2022 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight" is being conducted by the RSSB, based in London, UK. The tender falls under the Research Services industry category and is currently in the Tender stage, with an extended submission deadline set for 8 March 2022 at 14:00. The estimated contract value is £500,000, and the contract period will commence on 11 April 2022, lasting until 13 March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various participants to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in rail freight operations and braking performance analysis. With the emphasis on improving operational reliability and permissible speeds, businesses with experience in data analysis, modelling, and consultancy services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to enhanced partnerships within the rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 March 2022 for the following reason: Please note that the tender submission deadline has been extended by 24 hours from 07/03/22 14:00 to 08/03/22 14:00.(The primary aim of T1266 project is to determine the effects of replacing the 'brake force' metric for defining brake performance with 'braked weight percentage' or Lambda for dissemination to the rail freight community. Using a mix real-word data and modelling, it will consider the use of "default" values (based on minimum braking performance requirements described in GMRT2045) compared to actual Lambda values explore possible improvements in freight operations, including improved permissible speeds, pathing and operational reliability.) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e4658e2-01ff-43e9-8686-dda15edd156d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b3f9f8-4657-4cb6-9e3f-349b0a7cf30b
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2022 - 13 Mar 2023 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
RSSB
Contact Name
Tanja Odinsen
Contact Email
tanja.odinsen@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
02031425349

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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