Planning

Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

17 Jan 2020 at 09:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance." This initiative is aimed at the railway industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date of 12:00 on 3rd February 2020, by which interested parties must confirm their interest via email. The procurement method is through an Expression of Interest (EoI), inviting expertise in designing, manufacturing, or testing railway adhesion sand.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the railway sector, particularly those with capabilities in developing conductive materials for use in adhesion sand. Companies looking to enhance their existing products or create new solutions that improve compatibility with various rail track circuits could find a valuable platform for growth through this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, supported by the RSSB's commitment to innovation and improvement in railway performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance

Notice Description

RSSB, on behalf of the rail industry, is seeking to carry out research on sand consists used in train mounted sanders to improve performance with track circuits to enable better management of low adhesion for braking and traction. This Expression of Interest (EoI) invites interested parties to provide information on products and testing to support RSSB in the development of this research. The Adhesion Research Group has identified the need to carry out research into enhancing the electrical conductivity of sand used in on train sanders to improve the compatibility with various types of track circuits, in both clean and contaminated rail head scenarios at the same time fulfilling the primary function to improve wheel/rail adhesion. RSSB has carried out significant work to prove the braking effectiveness of different sander configurations in low adhesion conditions. This complementary piece of work is to look at the consist of the sand to investigate how adding conductive materials preserve track circuit detection capability when using sanders on track circuits particularly where the rail head is contaminated. RSSB are inviting expressions of interest from companies involved in designing/manufacturing/testing railway adhesion sand who have existing products and capability in this area or are interested in developing new products and capability. Please confirm your interest in this project via email to Tanja.Odinsen@rssb.co.uk by 12:00 on 03/02/2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475551b5-1b65-4dc8-ba2b-101c530c46b6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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