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RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is seeking proposals for the tender titled "RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains," aimed at enhancing railway safety through innovative engineering solutions. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £140,000. The tender period is open until 18th September 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018, lasting until 31st May 2019, with delivery required at an address located in London, EC2M 2RB. The procurement method applied is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing for broad participation among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail safety, civil engineering, and innovative mechanical design solutions. Companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge safety measures, particularly those with experience in rail systems or similar industries, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to enhance accessibility for various business sizes and foster growth in the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains

Notice Description

RAIB have noted a sequence of derailment incidents over many years where the lateral excursion of the lead vehicle has been limited by engagement between vehicle and track features that were not intended for that purpose. The most recent of these was in September 2016 at Watford Junction where the right-hand rail engaged between the traction motor and gearbox housings of the derailed vehicle and limited the deviation from the track and as a consequence reduced the severity of the impact with an oncoming vehicle. RAIB have made recommendations to consider the use of mechanical devices or structures to guide derailed trains with the latest recommendation in recommendation 3 of the Watford report: "3. The intent of this recommendation is to identify and assess the effectiveness of design features that provide guidance to trains when derailed, so limiting the deviation of trains from the track and reducing the risk of collision with trains approaching on other lines. This could be achieved by the retention or strengthening of features already forming part of the bogie structure, or infrastructure measures such as guard rails. It is also intended that the learning from research in this area is used to derive meaningful design requirements. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), in conjunction with RSSB, should: a. commission research into the ways in which guidance can be provided to derailed trains. This should include consideration of: I. how the design of bogies and bogie mounted equipment can assist in limiting the lateral deviation of passenger trains during a derailment; II. practice in other countries (eg Japan); III. how specially installed infrastructure features can achieve the same effect at high risk locations; IV. potential design requirements for the retention or enhancement of such features on new trains or infrastructure; and V. the potential benefits and drawbacks of such measures. If such features, whether existing or additional, are shown to have a net beneficial effect in reducing risk by limiting lateral deviation, RDG/RSSB should: b. share this information with the relevant Standards Committees; and c. record and disseminate the design requirements with a view to their incorporation into future standards." Previous similar recommendations made have been reviewed by industry through the Rolling Stock Standards Committee and concluded that such devices were unlikely to be practical or effective. The purpose of this study is to provide a broader, more comprehensive study with objective outputs to provide a definitive position on derailment mitigation. 4 Objectives Devices to guide derailed trains can be split into two categories, rolling stock mounted solutions and infrastructure mounted solutions. It is proposed that the project is split into three work packages; the first two to address the two categories separately and the third to bring the findings together.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 May 2019 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
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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