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title: "GB-London: 831095853 T1324 Managing the risk associated with medical impairment in safety critical workers"
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# GB-London: 831095853 T1324 Managing the risk associated with medical impairment in safety critical workers

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01d29216-8c0a-4cdc-9673-4c31866d3e9e

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## Summary

The UK-based Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated a tender titled "831095853 T1324 Managing the risk associated with medical impairment in safety critical workers" within the research services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on January 26, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on February 26, 2024, and end on February 25, 2025. The project aims to develop guidance materials to ensure compliance with medical standards for safety critical workers, particularly those in railway undertakings.

This tender opportunity by RSSB presents potential for businesses in the research services sector to contribute to improving safety standards for critical workers in the rail industry. Companies specialising in occupational health provision and duty holders in safety-critical sectors are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The project's focus on enhancing the consistency and robustness of fitness-for-duty assessments aligns with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation, offering a niche market for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

This project will result in guidance material that can be used by OH providers and duty holders to support them in meeting the general medical requirements for safety critical workers outlined in standards and legislation, specifically those working for railway undertakings. This will improve the consistency and robustness of OH practitioners' and duty holders' assessments of fitness for duty, provide them with confidence that their decisions meet the requirements of the medical standards and have been carried out in a way that satisfies the 'so far as reasonably practicable' (SFAIRP) requirement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b6d165-cc56-4ad6-afbf-20bfb2cae737 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSSB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 2RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b6d165-cc56-4ad6-afbf-20bfb2cae737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b6d165-cc56-4ad6-afbf-20bfb2cae737
  20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-831095853-T1324-Managing-the-risk-associated-with-medical-impairment-in-safety-critical-workers/753876959H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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