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title: "GB-London: Understanding the barriers and enablers to applying rules and standards changes"
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# GB-London: Understanding the barriers and enablers to applying rules and standards changes

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2669a04e-d6af-40b0-b350-0c057d6f64e3

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## Summary

The contract titled "GB-London: Understanding the barriers and enablers to applying rules and standards changes" is being conducted by the RSSB, located in London, UK. This procurement falls under the research services category and is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22 May 2020. The contract has an estimated value of £100,000, commencing on 30 June 2020, and will run for a year. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and development services or consultancy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in understanding and implementing rule changes within the industry will be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging with this project, businesses can potentially contribute to enhancing operational performance and gain valuable insight into best practices, facilitating avenues for growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

This research aims to determine a clear rules assurance process and improve industry understanding of how the benefits of a rule change may be fully realised. It will facilitate consistent adoption of performance enabling rules across the industry. This project will focus on 3 rules changes that have been happened over the past 5 years and when applied improve operational performance (emergency special working, high speed coasting, and contingency arrangements for GSM-R failures). 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/1543e501-9e1b-4ea3-822c-58ed03f8cec6 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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

- 24 Apr 2020 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1543e501-9e1b-4ea3-822c-58ed03f8cec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1543e501-9e1b-4ea3-822c-58ed03f8cec6
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Understanding-the-barriers-and-enablers-to-applying-rules-and-standards-changes/52K66S63Q5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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