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RSSB 2387- T1098 - 02 - Identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs on station platforms

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently running a tender titled "RSSB 2387- T1098 - 02 - Identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs on station platforms" located in London, England (postcode EC2M 2RB). This procurement process, classified under the CPV code "73000000" (Research and development services and related consultancy services), is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th December 2016. The total value of the contract is £81,000, with a minimum value set at £70,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 13th February 2017 and run until 28th February 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging wider participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and development, particularly those focused on safety consultancy and risk mitigation strategies. Companies with expertise in designing safety solutions for public transport systems or those that can innovate solutions for the specific challenges faced by passengers with wheelchairs and pushchairs will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. It also opens avenues for collaboration with stakeholders in the railway industry, enhancing reputational growth and further business prospects.

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Notice Title

RSSB 2387- T1098 - 02 - Identifying mitigations for the risk of unplanned movement of wheelchairs and pushchairs on station platforms

Notice Description

A 2014 Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report reviewed two comparable incidents: I. Wheelchair rolling onto track at Southend Central station (28 August 2013); II. Pushchair rolling onto track at Whyteleafe station (18 September 2013). In both incidents, RAIB identified the immediate cause by stating that 'the wheelchair and pushchair... were able to roll because the brakes were not applied and there were slopes present on both platforms'. The report identified 3 wheelchair and 12 pushchair incidents associated with roll-off type events on GB's main line railway since 2001. It also identified 4 publicised pushchair incidents abroad (since the publication of the RAIB report, there have been several pushchair incidents abroad involving fatalities). RAIB issued 4 recommendations to industry, of which the following recommendation (Recommendation 2) triggered this research proposal: * 'Network Rail in consultation with the Association of Train Operating Companies, RSSB and the Department for Transport, should (as part of the national strategy for managing the platform train interface risk) arrange for work to be undertaken to determine when a slope towards the railway could become a significant hazard, and ways of mitigating the risk. The scope of the exercise should consider: * All slopes on platforms including those that have been installed intentionally (for example to accommodate changes in level along the platform length); * At what point a slope towards the railway makes it more likely than not that a wheelchair or pushchair without brakes applied could roll away, taking account of modern designs of such equipment; and * Other factors such as how individuals perceive a slope hazard, the most appropriate way to highlight the hazard, appropriate methods to influence public behaviour, and other ways of mitigating the risk. * Once the work is complete the industry should publish appropriate guidance, including consideration of standardisation in the contents of signage, announcements, etc...' Recommendation 3 made by the RAIB was directed at ATOC (RDG) and required: * 'As an interim measure, pending the outcome of the research identified in recommendation 2, and in consultation with passenger groups including those representing the interest of disabled passengers, to review the findings of the report and seek to understand the ways in which the risk of wheelchairs and pushchairs rolling onto the track can be more effectively managed by operators. This review should include consideration of: * Locations where passengers may need to remove both their hands from a pushchair or wheelchair because of the nature of another task to be performed (eg at a ticket machine or shop/kiosk); * Reference to any existing good practice in this area; and * Measures that could most effectively

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1dc8456-5036-4412-bdc2-bd954463a0af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a6597e-323c-42f8-9807-32260a61f17c
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
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 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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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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