Tender

GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment

RSSB

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10 May 2021 at 09:10

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

04 May 2021 at 07:35

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2021 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB, located in London, is currently conducting a tender titled "GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment." This procurement, which falls under the Research and Development Services category, is aimed at providing insights into how ice formation affects Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and finding innovative solutions to mitigate these issues. The tender is at the planning stage, with the submission deadline extended to 18 June 2021. The total contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, indicating a substantial opportunity for qualified suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on innovative engineering solutions. Businesses with expertise in materials science, environmental impacts on infrastructure, and railway systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project's focus on understanding ice formation in conjunction with external factors opens avenues for growth and collaboration within the rail industry, making it an attractive prospect for innovative suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 10 May 2021 for the following reason: Please note that we have granted an extension to the tender submission deadline from 04 June 2021 to 18 June 2021.(RSSB intends to procure research that sets out to provide the GB rail industry with a better understanding of how ice formation impacts Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), in order to identify novel anti-icing and de-icing mitigations to prevent and reduce ice formation issues from occurring. The project will take into account a range of external factors, notably the influence of surrounding materials and their conditions relating to the formation of ice (including icicle formation)) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb
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
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 1-2 years
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
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

Further Information

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