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RSSB 2413 - Loading requirements for Track Systems - Work package 2 - Development of a methodology to determine loading regimes for track designers - Extension of Deadline to Friday 11th August

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a tender titled "RSSB 2413 - Loading requirements for Track Systems - Work package 2." This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on research and development. The procurement is at the tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is 11th August 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 4th September 2017 and run until 30th November 2018, with an overall budget of £280,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and development industry, particularly those specialising in engineering and railway design. Firms with expertise in creating methodologies for track systems, load modelling, and the dynamics of structural performance would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on developing optimal loading regimes and the associated consultancy services offers a unique chance for growth in a sector that is evolving to meet the demands of modern transport infrastructure.

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Notice Title

RSSB 2413 - Loading requirements for Track Systems - Work package 2 - Development of a methodology to determine loading regimes for track designers - Extension of Deadline to Friday 11th August

Notice Description

The design of track systems is continually developing, using combinations of different materials, improved manufacturing processes and construction techniques. Track systems are increasingly required to carry a wider range of traffic and vehicle types and therefore need to be tailored to suit a range of variables. Whilst experience and evolution of design practice has taught track designers which combinations of components can work there is not an agreed set of loading requirements that can be used to help clients and designers install a demonstrably optimum arrangement of track parameters that can deliver the required performance of the track system over its design life. To support the GB rail industry, the first phase of an in-depth study of the track loading requirements to determine an appropriate set of parameters for design of track systems has been undertaken. This included a literature review covering the origins and application of track and bridge loading, loading practice adopted for other transport assets (e.g; highway pavements), and compilation of project and customer experience, with input from experts in vehicle and structural dynamic load modelling, and bridge and track design. [The first report is available on SPARK (https://www.sparkrail.org), RSSB's rail knowledge hub. The report can be accessed by searching for "T1073" on SPARK or visiting the page https://www.sparkrail.org/Lists/Records/DispForm.aspx?ID=24275. In order to download the report, you will need to register for SPARK. This is free of charge and available to all.] The aim of this work pa The objectives apply to the track support system from the top of the rail to the subgrade. The objectives of the work package are: 1. To develop a methodology for determination of appropriate load models for the design of track systems. The methodology should take in to account the associated key variables identified in Phase 1, including, axle weight, speed, track geometry (specifically curvature and associated cant effects) and variation in wheel and track condition and trackbed resistance. 2. To determine the maximum vertical, horizontal and longitudinal loads likely to be encountered for the rolling stock parameters considered and which should be applied for the design of particular track systems. 3. To determine the primary structural characteristics of track systems and their potential influence on the magnitude of the forces that are applied or the load effects that should be considered (e.g; influence length, resonance etc) to the track in the design process. 4. To determine for the primary load cases, the appropriate combinations of vertical, lateral and longitudinal loads due to railway traffic, and the influence of the associated environmental load due to wind (quasi-static load). 5. To develop guidance on the application of the methodology referred to in 1, taking account of objectives 2, 3, and 4. 6. To provide an independent verification of the models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1311f00-b280-454b-ba3f-e9d4259dc125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc6887a-e139-4b7c-bc9a-c1d01c8a834c
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
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 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
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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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