--- title: "RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock - Feasibility of using insulated pantograph horns - Tender Deadline Extended to 6th October" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2017-09-14" --- # RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock - Feasibility of using insulated pantograph horns - Tender Deadline Extended to 6th October Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06955d29-10bd-4c1b-999e-fd637ad3c849.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently seeking bids for a project titled "RSSB2643 - T1120 - Providing safe electrical clearance at platforms to live electrical parts on rolling stock." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development related to electrical machinery. The deadline for submitting tenders is 6th October 2017, with the anticipated contract start date of 16th October 2017 and a duration extending until 28th September 2018. The project aims to evaluate the feasibility of implementing insulated pantograph horns on Great Britain railways to enhance safety and reduce costs associated with electrification schemes at stations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, safety equipment, and research consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for managing electrical clearance risks, including the design and implementation of insulated pantograph horns, will be exceptionally well-suited to compete. The project's focus on practical evaluation and conceptual design may attract businesses with expertise in both current and legacy rail vehicle standards, positioning them to contribute effectively to a safer and more efficient electrification process in the railway sector. ## Notice The overall objective of this project is to look at the viability of insulated pantograph horns on GB railways. The viability should be considered in the context of the risk assessment requirements set out in GLRT1210 section 2.2.2.2. An ultimate aim is to lead to the reduction of the costs of new electrification schemes at stations. In doing so, there are a number of aspects that would need to be delivered: 1) Provide an understanding of the effectiveness of insulated pantograph horns in contributing to clearance distances and establish what benefit fitting insulated horns gives in managing the overall risk of contact with charged parts of the overhead line equipment. This should also consider the exposure from other live parts on the vehicle. 2) Identify a feasible solution for which insulated pantograph horns can be used in electrification schemes in GB. If necessary, providing a conceptual design for implementing the insulated horns on UK Specific case pantographs. 3) Evaluate the practical options, and costs involved with introducing insulated horns into the operation of infrastructure and rolling stock. Including controlling the risks with respect to legacy vehicles, vehicles designed to current standards and practical changes to future designs. 4) Understand the ongoing requirements and constraints of on-going management of fleets and infrastructure to enable these changes, including: a. Rolling stock operations including maintenance b. Rolling stock cascade/redeployment c. Rolling stock compatibility with the range of existing infrastructure designs (TSI and non-TSI compliant) 5) Understand the clearances that will be required to ensure the contact wire does not move into the insulated area of the pantograph horns in areas where new electrification schemes interface with existing electrification. The main focus of this project is to look at the particular solution of insulated pantograph horns to mitigate the risk of insufficient electrical clearance in station platform areas, however it is recognised there could be alternative approaches. In addition, the project will look at known alternative solutions that have been used to manage this risk. This initial piece of research will explore options for GB to use insulated pantograph horns. Initially this project will explore the use outside of GB of established insulated pantograph horns (including TSI compliant insulated pantograph horns in Europe which are currently available), and consider their effectiveness in GB. In the scenario that these designs cannot be directly transferred, a new design will need to be created for an insulated pantograph horn to be used on the GB mainline. To achieve this, the project will need to consider the properties and arrangements of a GB insulated pantograph and propose a workable approach. It would be necessary to take into account material properties, construction details, operational use and possible contaminants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb7403e-7f25-467f-afb9-49a5c3baab31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38322000 - Pantographs - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2017 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb7403e-7f25-467f-afb9-49a5c3baab31 - 24 Aug 2017 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb7403e-7f25-467f-afb9-49a5c3baab31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb7403e-7f25-467f-afb9-49a5c3baab31 14th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/804418e9-56b7-40e9-98d6-b091b8a60fba Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af76c4da-f768-41b9-ae6f-51b6cf6a1c18 RSSB2643 - T1120 - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4ea298c-6489-4edf-a2d0-9ee0e2f710b1 RSSB2643 - Research & Development Terms & Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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