Tender

GB-London: Suppliers Information Event (Market Engagement) for T1350 WP1 - Understanding the above-rail influencing factors that lead to wheel flats in freight

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is seeking suppliers for a market engagement event concerning project T1350, titled "Understanding the above-rail influencing factors that lead to wheel flats in freight". This tender falls under the research services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 26 November 2024. The project will be conducted across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 5 February 2025 and conclude on 5 August 2025, with an estimated value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. RSSB is employing an open procurement method for this project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with experience in freight rail operations and safety standards. The work involves reviewing existing knowledge, understanding the variability of wheel flats, assessing operational practices, and making recommendations for static brake testing—all of which are crucial for mitigating risks in freight operations. The project is suitable for VCSE organisations but not specifically tailored for SMEs. Companies that can leverage data-driven approaches and offer innovative solutions to operational challenges will find this tender particularly promising for expanding their market presence and contributing to enhanced safety standards in the rail freight sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Suppliers Information Event (Market Engagement) for T1350 WP1 - Understanding the above-rail influencing factors that lead to wheel flats in freight

Notice Description

RSSB will be seeking to publish the procurement project T1350 in November 2024. The appointed supplier will be asked to: 1.Review existing knowledge on wheel flats, including literature and international practises where appropriate. 2.Understand of the prevalence and variability of wheel flats observed on freight vehicle across the GB network. 3.Review standards and operational practises across GB freight operators in relation to train preparation, marshalling, and driving practises. 4.Make recommendations for static brake testing. 5.Assess the feasibility of taking a data driven approach to identifying the root causes of wheel flats This work package will form part of a larger project, with an overall objective to better understand the circumstances and mechanisms that lead to wheel flats, and to provide actionable insight to freight operators and maintainers that can be used to reduce the risk of these developing in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c168e217-d7e6-421b-b83f-098169cd6004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16b5b4c-a3e0-4923-966f-23d156f920ac
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
VCSE
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
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 5 Aug 2025 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 STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
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

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