Tender

876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Aug 2024 at 09:05

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is inviting tenders for the "876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions." This procurement falls under the "Research services" category, focusing on developing a technical adhesion management framework for assessing low adhesion mitigations. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and it targets services within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the updated deadline for tender submissions on 13 September 2024, with the end of the bid validity period on 6 January 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the tender submission deadline extended to ensure a comprehensive consideration of potential solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for economic operators, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in a high-value research initiative valued at £240,000. Businesses specialising in railway safety, technical assessments, and innovative braking technology are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth by contributing to crucial railway safety advancements and gaining exposure in a high-profile industry project. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive selection based on technical and cost criteria, promoting innovation and efficient solutions in the railway sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management

Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026057-2024
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
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2031425351

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3-2024-08-16T10:05:08+01:00",
    "date": "2024-08-16T10:05:08+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3",
    "description": "For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./DYP9XZFSF7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7 GO Reference: GO-2024726-PRO-27020608",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73110000",
            "description": "Research services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management",
        "value": {
            "amount": 240000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Technical criteria (see details in tender)",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "80"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Cost Criteria (see details in tender)",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "20"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 240000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 540
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "UNITED KINGDOM"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "written"
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-06T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2025-01-06T23:59:59Z"
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-09-06T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-09-06T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "unstructuredChanges": [
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "text": "6 September 2024"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "text": "13 September 2024"
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "IV.2.2",
                            "label": "IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate"
                        }
                    }
                ],
                "description": "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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./DYP9XZFSF7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7 GO Reference: GO-2024816-PRO-27412999"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-57756",
            "name": "Rail Safety and Standards Board",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rail Safety and Standards Board"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Helicon, 1 South Place",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "EC2M 2RB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "telephone": "+44 2031425351",
                "email": "Procurement@RSSB.co.uk",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./DYP9XZFSF7"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.rssb.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Activities - railway safety, standards, research"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78601",
            "name": "RSSB",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RSSB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Helicon, 1 South Place",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC2M 2RB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2031425351",
                "email": "procurement@rssb.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody",
                "mediationBody",
                "reviewContactPoint"
            ],
            "additionalContactPoints": [
                {
                    "telephone": "+44 2031425351"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-57756",
        "name": "Rail Safety and Standards Board"
    },
    "language": "en"
}