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title: "GB-London: T1214 02 DECARB 21st Century DC electrification infill"
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# GB-London: T1214 02 DECARB 21st Century DC electrification infill

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-209e463c-6f97-4e6d-b604-79b2262b10d6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, RSSB, seeking to identify opportunities for decarbonisation of traction within regions utilising a 750V DC top contact third rail system. The tender, titled "GB-London: T1214 02 DECARB 21st Century DC electrification infill," is categorized under research services and is based in London, United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 28th July 2020. The contract period begins on 24th August 2020 and extends until 20th December 2021, with a total contract value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on research and development services, particularly those with expertise in electrification and transport safety solutions. Businesses that specialise in innovative approaches to decarbonisation may find themselves well-suited to compete, as the tender seeks solutions that could replace diesel services and enhance the safety of electric train operations. Engaging in this procurement process could position these businesses for growth in the evolving market of sustainable transportation solutions.

## Notice

*Support the decarbonisation of traction in regions with a predominant 750V DC top contact third rail system by identifying the potential to remove diesel services by either enabling extensions to the existing electric network or appropriate alternatives *Identify options to reduce the safety risk of 750V DC top contact third rail systems and explore how this can support the potential for approvals to appropriate extensions to the electric network *Support decision-making on extensions to the 750V DC top contact third rail Network or other alternatives to diesel traction through a decision-making framework to consider mitigation options alongside whole transport system safety, project and economic risks 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/64531b4a-9482-4e14-bc17-3ba7a69ce7ed |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 20 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 30 Jun 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64531b4a-9482-4e14-bc17-3ba7a69ce7ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64531b4a-9482-4e14-bc17-3ba7a69ce7ed
  30th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1214-02-DECARB-21st-Century-DC-electrification-infill/2XQ23ADXKN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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