--- title: "RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-11-19" --- # RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169) Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38897b5c-be83-43d1-ae70-a7bb458ded13.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169)." This procurement falls under the services industry and aims to enhance train safety systems in London (EC2M 2RB). The tender period is set to end on 17 December 2018, and the total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. The process is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy and related research and development services. Companies with expertise in safety management systems, rail industry operations, or transportation consultancy could particularly benefit from this contract. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, positioning themselves to engage with a critical safety initiative that addresses ongoing concerns within the rail sector. ## Notice Following two signal passed at danger (SPAD)-related accidents at Southall (1997) and Ladbroke Grove (1999), a joint report into train protection systems was published by Professor John Uff and the Right Honourable Lord Cullen in 2001 . The Uff-Cullen report recommended the roll out of automatic train protection, in which a system intervenes if the driver of a train is going too fast or will exceed the end of a movement authority. The train protection system envisaged to meet this recommendation was the European Train Control Systems (ETCS). It was recognised, however, that the roll out of this system was complex and expensive in comparison to the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) that was already available and proving to be effective. The RSSB 'AWS and TPWS Handbook' provides the following summary on TPWS: 'The purpose of TPWS is to stop the train by automatically initiating a brake demand, where TPWS track equipment is fitted, if the train has: * passed a signal at danger without authority * approached a signal at danger too fast * approached a reduction in permissible speed too fast * approached buffer stops too fast. TPWS is not designed to prevent SPADs but to mitigate against the consequences of a SPAD, by preventing a train that has had a SPAD from reaching a conflict point ahead of the signal. TPWS does not relieve the driver of responsibility for observing signals and speed restrictions.' The Uff-Cullen report supported the accelerated rollout of TPWS as an interim measure and envisaged that TPWS would be followed by the deployment of a higher level of protection due to the limited functionality and lack of a fail-safe. This would be delivered by the roll out of automatic train protection using ETCS. It was proposed this would start with higher speed, higher traffic lines, which would be complete by 2020 . To date TPWS has been very effective in helping to manage and reduce the residual risk from SPADs. From March 2003 to March 2008 the national level of underlying SPAD risk fell by around 80%. This reduction can be attributed to three major initiatives: 1. Industry-wide focus on the risk from SPADs 2. Installation of TPWS at all main aspect signals protecting junctions 3. Removal of Mark 1 rolling stock More recently however, the residual risk from SPADs has plateaued. SPADs still remain a concern for the industry and there is currently a SPAD Risk Reduction Strategy being embedded as well as many ongoing initiatives to help reduce this risk further. In terms of progress in fitting automatic train protection, the industry set up a national ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Programme to roll out ETCS starting with high speed lines in Control Period (CP) 4. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3a78c0-8f5b-47d1-8856-5168e7a5ce8b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3a78c0-8f5b-47d1-8856-5168e7a5ce8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3a78c0-8f5b-47d1-8856-5168e7a5ce8b 19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fed13cc3-e8be-4fde-8059-e8138076cf47 RSSB2750 - Review of the Uff-Cullen Recommendations related to train protection systems (T1169) - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/417aabce-9714-4364-9fe7-4e049d461a9d Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5dd5c47-e104-444e-8918-5ce110a42026 RSSB2750 - Boilerplate Services Contract RSSB Master ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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