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RSSB2751 - T1167 - WP2 - Testing the effectiveness of detonators - Tender Deadline Extended to January 4th 2019 12:00 Mid-Day

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is presently undertaking a competitive tender process titled "RSSB2751 - T1167 - WP2 - Testing the effectiveness of detonators." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to safety equipment for railways. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions extended to 12:00 midday on 4th January 2019. The project entails a contract period starting from 21st January 2019 to 31st May 2019, with a total estimated value of £80,000, and a minimum value requirement of £70,000. This procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold regulations, with the delivery expected at the address located in London, EC2M 2RB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in safety systems for the railway industry. Companies that specialise in developing and testing safety devices, acoustics, and environmental assessments would be particularly suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this project, successful bidders may enhance their industry reputation, expand their portfolio within the rail sector, and contribute to vital safety improvements that can lead to broader business growth opportunities in the transportation industry.

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Notice Title

RSSB2751 - T1167 - WP2 - Testing the effectiveness of detonators - Tender Deadline Extended to January 4th 2019 12:00 Mid-Day

Notice Description

Detonators are small metal devices that contain a small quantity of explosives, that are placed on the railhead to cause a loud sound, activated by the wheel-rail interface of a passing train to alert the driver they are approaching a hazard on the line ahead (RSSB GE/GN8532, 2015). During track possessions, detonators are intended to provide a safety protection method if for example a train has been incorrectly signalled into a worksite or to mitigate unauthorised engineering trains exiting the worksite. For detonators to be effective, they must be clearly audible so necessary precaution and mitigation action can be taken. The Rail Group Standard GM/RT2160 (RSSB, 2010) mandates the requirements for the audibility of detonators in driving cabs, and states that: "Driving cabs shall have acoustic characteristics that ensure that exploding detonators, as specified in BR 0640A, can be heard inside the cab at any vehicle speed and readily distinguished from background noise" (p. 5). In a live running railway, it is expected there are a variety of circumstances that will affect the audibility of detonators. T315 workstream 1: noise exposure of staff in driving cabs (RSSB, 2004) suggest sources of driving cab noise include rolling noise, traction and ancillary equipment noise, aerodynamic noise, warning horns, in-cab audible warnings, air-conditioning equipment and heater fans. These, and other factors such as environmental conditions (e.g. weather), insulation of the cab, and subjective comfort, may influence the extent in which detonators are audible to the driver. Detonators that are not clearly audible to the driver may exacerbate safety risks, if they are not alerted to a hazard or possession on the line ahead. T326 Good Practice Guide for the design of alarms and alerts (RSSB, 2008) note that warning alarms must be heard against background noise but should not exceed noise tolerance limits. Ambient noise should be no greater than 85dB(A) for any length of time, and alarms should be between 15 and 25dB(A) above the ambient noise, which in total, should not generally exceed about 110dB(A). As detonators provide a warning alert that is activated externally to the cab, given variable factors that may influence the audibility of detonators, it is unknown in what conditions detonators are clearly audible to the driver. It is also possible that audibility of detonator activation may alert track workers of an approaching train. The extent in which detonators may be audible to track workers is likely to vary depending on conditions such as distance of working from detonator placement, weather, personal protective equipment (ear protection) and machinery in use. However, little evidence is currently available to determine whether detonators provide such secondary function, and what, if any, conditions may influence their effectiveness in being audible to track workers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e31511ac-3224-45c6-bdb8-801de839c37b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a15db09-d121-420a-bd62-ad8c3bc69b08
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

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24615000 - Fuses, caps, igniters and electric detonators

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 1-6 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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