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GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill

RSSB

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Tender

01 Jul 2019 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) is conducting a public procurement process titled "GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is aimed at understanding the maximum current specifications for electrical systems in the rail industry. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and will run until 30th August 2019, with a total estimated value of £100,000 and a minimum threshold of £50,000. The procurement method employed is selective, following a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research services, particularly those specialising in engineering or electrical systems relevant to the rail sector. Interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest and attend a supplier day, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract that contributes to advancements in the rail industry's electrical standards. Businesses geared towards innovation and research in the transport sector would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill

Notice Description

RSSB, on behalf of the rail industry, is seeking to understand ideas and capability to undertake research into finding the maximum current that can be specified for 25 kV OLE and 750 V dc third rail at a standstill to charge batteries. This notification is to invite interested parties to attend a supplier day (date TBC) and to provide information through an Expression of Interest (EoI). 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa8fda91-7458-4060-b514-b872bca17a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf103b-e94d-40c2-b2c3-ef337d51a8ba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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

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
1 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
TLI London

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

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