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RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Invitation To Tender

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains." This procurement, categorised under research and development services, is located in London (EC2M 2RB) and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 7 December 2018. The project aims to investigate and assess design features that can help guide derailed trains and limit their lateral deviation from the track, thereby reducing collision risks. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 9 January 2019 and conclude by 30 September 2019. The anticipated total contract value is £140,000, with a minimum value of £130,000, using an open procurement method for this below threshold opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway safety, engineering, and research, particularly those specialising in the design and manufacturing of mechanical devices or railway infrastructure enhancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative solutions for train derailment mitigation may find this procurement particularly accessible. Businesses with expertise in developing systems that can integrate with railway bogies or those familiar with international best practices in derailment management, such as techniques used in Japan, will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Invitation To Tender

Notice Description

1.Background 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c04e225d-8e55-4f27-8135-6d0c49f1df75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cedd5f8-d32f-40f8-8021-d6605d671943
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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