Tender

876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

16 Aug 2024 at 09:00

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is inviting tenders for a framework to assess technologies aimed at ensuring reliable braking in low adhesion conditions. This procurement project, titled "876033281 T1341," falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code 73110000) and will involve economic operators from various locations including the UK, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently in the tender amendment phase, with key deadlines including the receipt of tenders extended to 13 September 2024, and the contract period scheduled from 21 October 2024 to 20 April 2026. Interested parties should note that this is an open procedure valued at £240,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses positioned within the research services sector, particularly those specialising in rail technology and safety. It represents a substantial growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as RSSB considers SMEs suitable for this procurement despite the selection being based solely on outlined criteria. Businesses adept in developing and assessing low adhesion mitigations or offering innovative solutions in technical adhesion management will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. Expanding into such a strategic rail safety and technology assessment project can greatly enhance a business's portfolio and industry standing.

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Notice Title

876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 6 September 2024 Read: 13 September 2024 Other 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. RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b91f0b4e-dc20-40f5-aba7-fbaa252107de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14eaf87-69be-48ea-9178-ad8f8cb92228
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 20 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425351

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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