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RSSB Supplier Day - Tuesday 21st February - RSSB2502 - T1125 - Reducing the impact of noise on future residents of line-side developments

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Planning

14 Feb 2017 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "RSSB Supplier Day - Tuesday 21st February - RSSB2502 - T1125 - Reducing the impact of noise on future residents of line-side developments." This procurement process focuses on the research and development consultancy services category and is based in London, England. Interested parties are invited to attend a Supplier Day on 21st February, with a deadline for attendance RSVP set at 5pm on 20th February 2018. The procurement is aimed at addressing the environmental challenges posed by rail noise that affects nearby residential developments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy and research services, particularly those specialising in environmental impact assessments and noise mitigation strategies. Companies that possess expertise in sound attenuation, urban development policy, or community engagement will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The ongoing necessity for effective solutions in light of new residential developments along rail lines underscores the potential for business growth in this sector, as RSSB seeks to enhance their processes and outcomes in managing rail-related noise issues.

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Notice Title

RSSB Supplier Day - Tuesday 21st February - RSSB2502 - T1125 - Reducing the impact of noise on future residents of line-side developments

Notice Description

RSSB is holding a Supplier Day on Tuesday 21st February 3pm-4pm here at our offices in London for RSSB2502 - T1125 - Reducing the impact of noise on future residents of line-side developments. If you would like to attend please email the below email address vy 5pm Monday 20th February: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk -- Mixed traffic railways subject local soundscapes to numerous aural intrusions, notably those from train horns, engine idling, and public address systems. For the residents of line-side properties, this operational pulse may rise to nuisance with objectionable frequency, volume, timing, or secondary effects (for example, vibrations). As the prominent public face of the rail industry (and the perceived perpetrators), noise and other environmental complaints are often (mis)directed at Train Operating Companies (TOCs). Consequently, these franchised passenger operators endure the public relations cost of nuisance entombed in the built infrastructure. Changes to railway operations - for example, increasing the frequency or varying the type of service - can adversely affect line-side communities. Correlating with recent timetable alterations (made to meet greater capacity needs on many urban routes), there has been a notable increase in nuisance complaints from longstanding line-side residents. Under government instruction to enable new residential developments, Network Rail is disposing of assets at 13 line-side locations. Although a range of guidance exists to mitigate railway-related noise nuisance (notably from CIRIA), there is little clarity as to how far previous developments have followed best practice, and scarce assurance that profit-driven developers will exercise scrupulous diligence in this area. Owing to the necessary haste of these sales, and in the absence of contractual obligation, industry is unable to ensure that developers fully consider the aural impact that current (and likely increasing) levels of rail traffic may inflict on line-side residents. This research intends to map the existing processes related to railway-specific sound attenuation - prescribing therapy for any communicational shortcomings and remedy for any responsibility deficiencies identified. To do so, the project will review the history of line-side developments and assess the relative success of noise impact assessments undertaken during the planning phase. This learning will establish revised processes, tempered with experience, to inform the 13 line-side developments (each at differing stages of planning) and to positively contribute to the effective long-term management of railway-related noise. Accordingly, the project team will both develop and deliver consultative advice in the execution of this research. Due to the likely benefit of iterative learning (that is, developing best process through a cycle of engagement, analysis, and review), the project requires a single, cohesive work package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f49624b7-4748-438b-9ecd-e996e9e84714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92312ffd-7bc7-480a-b390-f2039b209a92
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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Notice Documents

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