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869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 14:05

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is soliciting proposals for research services under the title "Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network" within the research services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and a contract valued at GBP 196,542.50 was signed with Railfreight Consulting Limited on 21 October 2024. The tendering process used an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period ending on 10 September 2024. The research will be conducted throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that can provide valuable insights into railway speed and infrastructure. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract a good fit as RSSB considers this project suitable for smaller economic operators. Businesses capable of analysing railway operational efficiencies and delivering high-quality cost-benefit analysis will be well-positioned to compete and contribute to the advancement of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the railway sector.

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Notice Title

869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. This project will determine and agree the criteria that a train must satisfy in order to safely travel at enhanced freight speeds, up to the maximum speed of the wagons. It will review if assumed braking capabilities in GKRT0075 and GMRT2045 are too conservative and can allow eligible freight trains to travel at an EF speed. This will be done by proposing a set of EF speed differentials for freight trains, using the Lambda value as explored in the T1266 'Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for freight' project. It will also assess the monetary benefits of using EF speeds by developing and applying a benefits analysis approach. If a set of EF speed differential can be proposed and justified technically and benefits wise, changes to relevant documentation and signalling will be proposed to enable industry to start using EF speeds. The research has been split up into the following five Phases. It is expected that a Steering Group meeting will be held at the completion of each phase to review the outputs. *Phase 1 - Line speed and signal distance suitability analysis for EF speed differentials *Phase 2 - Infrastructure compatibility with EF speed differentials *Phase 3 - Identifying a range of possible enhanced freight speeds *Phase 4 - Benefits assessment of EF speed differentials *Phase 5 - Operational considerations and next steps

Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y9C3SF8W5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04871a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037374-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAILFREIGHT CONSULTING

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