Tender

GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service

RSSB

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Tender

25 Jun 2019 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board), is focused on the project titled "GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service." This initiative falls under the research and development services sector and aims to replace diesel-only trains with hydrogen-powered alternatives in line with the UK’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2040. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open for bids until 23rd July 2019. The contracting authority's address is 1 South Place, London, EC2M 2RB, UK, and the contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, with a planned contract period from 15th August to 20th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in contributing to the UK rail industry's transition to lower-carbon solutions. Companies specialising in research services, safety risk assessments, engineering design solutions, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can position themselves at the forefront of innovative transport solutions and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable rail travel in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service

Notice Description

The GB rail industry is being called upon the replacement of all diesel-only trains by 2040 aiming to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, Hydrogen powered trains offer an attractive, lower carbon/zero carbon, alternative to the existing diesel trains. Any new hydrogen rolling stock seeking to be introduced will face the same challenge of proving that they are safe to enter service, and the process for demonstrating this capability has yet to be defined. RSSB, as an independent body, has been approached to help develop a solution agnostic 'route map to enter service'. The high-level objectives of this work are to: * Inform specific design solutions of hydrogen powered trains by a sound understanding of operational considerations and safety risk * Determining what standardisation is needed * Clarify route to market from a safety and compatibility perspective with the GB network. 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-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761cc21d-f700-459e-b358-7b4d3176f8e2
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 1-6 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
02031425300

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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