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title: "GB-London: T1211 Defining requirements for portable TRTS / CD / RA train dispatch"
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# GB-London: T1211 Defining requirements for portable TRTS / CD / RA train dispatch

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1df5a1b2-3d41-49b4-babf-5f04dba5474c

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## Summary

The RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) is currently conducting a public procurement process for the research project titled "GB-London: T1211 Defining requirements for portable TRTS / CD / RA train dispatch." This project falls under the research services industry category and is based in London, UK. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st March 2021. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 12th April 2021 and conclude by 7th January 2022.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in research and development services. With the aim of enhancing remote connectivity for train dispatch equipment, potential bidders could include organisations specialising in transportation technologies, connectivity solutions, and safety consultancy. Companies capable of conducting economic and risk assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it seeks to ensure a national consistency and improve efficiency within the rail industry.

## Notice

RSSB intends to procure research that aims to develop an understanding of the practicality of enabling remote connectivity of the TRTS / CD / RA equipment. It will undertake an economic and risk assessment to determine if a compelling case exists for specifiers and funders to take forward. The work is envisaged to support national consistency and industry wide roll out, reduce costs to procure a solution, and improve overall safety and performance during station operations. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e956c6-8add-4e0e-ab8b-a5fbe355d371 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 7 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e956c6-8add-4e0e-ab8b-a5fbe355d371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e956c6-8add-4e0e-ab8b-a5fbe355d371
  1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1211-Defining-requirements-for-portable-TRTS-/-CD-/-RA-train-dispatch/JZBT99F9KH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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