--- title: "RSSB2724-T1132 Development of Supplementary Freight Container Gauges - Supplier Day - 15th August - 13:00 - 15:00" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-08-03" --- # RSSB2724-T1132 Development of Supplementary Freight Container Gauges - Supplier Day - 15th August - 13:00 - 15:00 Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01df260d-ff9a-4287-ae9f-249ba08e90c3.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the project titled "RSSB2724-T1132 Development of Supplementary Freight Container Gauges." This initiative aims to address the challenges in the rail freight industry, particularly in London, where a supplier day is scheduled for 15th August 2018 from 13:00 to 15:00 at their offices. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the close of play on 14th August 2018. The procurement method employed is a tender, reflecting the need for supplier engagement in shaping the research proposal. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those with experience in rail transport solutions. Companies that specialise in container gauge design, technical feasibility studies, and economic assessments will find this procurement particularly relevant. Attending the supplier day could also provide invaluable insights and networking opportunities, enabling firms to better understand the project's scope and present their capabilities effectively, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the sector. ## Notice RSSB is holding a supplier day on Wednesday 15th August from 13:00 to 15:00 at RSSB offices in London. Should your organisation be interested in attending please email the following email address by COP Tuesday 14th August: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk -- This notification is to attend a supplier day on 15 August 2018 and/or provide information through Expression of Interest (EoI). The supplier day will offer more detail on the background to the research proposal and suppliers will be given the opportunity to ask questions to establish a greater understanding of the project and support the direction of the research. The EoI enables interested parties to put forward their capability and also provide any thinking that could support the development of the scope. To feed into the process, EoIs will need to be received by COP 13 Aug 2018. Background A decline in freight traffic and a shift from the traditional market composition necessitates changes in the rail freight industry to maintain competitiveness with other transport modes. W7, W8, W9 (including W9Plus), W10 (including W10A) & W12 are the standard gauges used for container/wagon combinations, however some of these do not align with some common container/wagon combinations used within the industry e.g. international and domestic intermodal. Consequently, many emerging opportunities need to be authorised annually by Network Rail, which is often time-consuming, impacting rail's competitiveness with other modes of transport. As illustrated below, the development of a set of 'supplementary' container gauges could allow more wagon types and container sizes to be carried on existing cleared routes without costly infrastructure work, opening up more opportunities for rail to exploit. The proposed project will assess the technical and economic feasibility of possible options, before developing suitable supplementary container gauges for inclusion in the revised gauging standards (GE/RT8073). In turn, the outputs from this project should allow the freight community to respond to changing market demands, enhancing its competitiveness against other modes of transport. Scope of work The envisaged scope of work can be summarised as: The evaluation of the appropriateness of the container gauges An evaluation of the possible container gauge options that are feasible to implement and demonstrate a significant financial benefit to the industry will determine the appropriate container gauges to develop. It is expected the work will include, but is not limited to: 1. An economic assessment of the current and potential demand from high-growth areas (e.g. short-sea and domestic swap body market). The assessment of each supplementary gauge should estimate costs, benefits, and give a consideration of estimated implementation timeframes. 2. A technical feasibility study, including a. A comparison between the proposed supplementary container gauge(s) and existing gauge(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538da0cc-34ac-4d31-b723-f5d8d99bfe0b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 33131120 - Dental cryosurgical, gauges, elevators and excavators - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2018 at 14:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538da0cc-34ac-4d31-b723-f5d8d99bfe0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538da0cc-34ac-4d31-b723-f5d8d99bfe0b 3rd August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f218542c-cc20-49f7-9516-f0501e4c9bb2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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