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title: "RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy"
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# RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab5f59f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently executing a tender for "RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy" aimed at securing consultancy services related to radiation risk management within the GB rail industry. This procurement falls under the environmental safety services category and has a contract value of £10,000. The tender period concluded on 14th October 2016, with the contract scheduled to commence on 7th November 2016 and continue until 31st March 2017. The process was conducted via an open procurement method allowing various suppliers to submit their proposals.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in radiation protection and safety regulations. Firms that can provide comprehensive risk assessments, communication strategies, and compliance support for regulatory obligations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly welcomes their involvement in addressing the advised services.

## Notice

RSSB, on behalf of its member organisations, is seeking to procure the services of a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) role: 1. To help the GB rail industry fulfil its obligations in managing the radiation risk arising from the train driving cab instruments known as AWS indicators. These indicators might contain tritium paint. In particular, the RPA shall provide the following: a) Advice and guidance on whether the available data on AWS indicator radiation risk is sufficient to support either: "Type Approval" in the context of IRR 99 schedule 1 subsection 1 (c) (iii) and the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) polices CDG 2009 (see appendix 1 for the data); or An "exemption certificate" in accordance with IRR99 Regulation 37. (Appendix 1 is a summary of available information about the amount of radiation and tritium-based paint) b) Communication briefing material that fulfils the "information, instruction and training" requirements of the IRR 99 regulation 14, applicable to the scope of the AWS indicator. The communication brief shall include information on compliance with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009), as amended, including when and how to send AWS Indicators as Excepted Packages The communication material will be suitable for managing the risk presented to three distinct stakeholder groups: Train operator staff who may use, package and dispose of AWS indicators Persons responsible for repairing AWS indicators Persons who provide the Radiation Protection Supervisor role (Appendix 2 references the roles and responsibilities of those that are applicable to regulation 14 in this instance) c) A strategy and rationale for the GB mainline railway that meets the intent of regulation 27 and takes account of the low level of radiation emitted from the AWS indicator. In particular, the RPA, through the strategy, will explain which activities the railway undertakings and supply industry should undertake with respect to the AWS indicator units covered by the IRR99, why this is needed and whether there are any practical 'work arounds' available that will support a case that it is unnecessary for organisations to be declared as 'radiation employers'. d) A strategy and rationale for radiation employers within the rail industry to fulfil their obligations under IRR 99 regulations 15 and 17 e) Evaluate the findings of a) and c) and provide recommendations on any further activities necessary to support an exemption request against IRR 99 regulation 37 f) Support to industry representatives at meeting(s) to assist the industry explain their proposed strategies and obtain their acceptance by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and/or the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Note: Should the supplier require access to any representative AWS indicator units, RSSB can arrange for these to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ac9876-ee54-494e-8254-fdff3f6950d2 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ac9876-ee54-494e-8254-fdff3f6950d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ac9876-ee54-494e-8254-fdff3f6950d2
  23rd September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe021a27-5f21-4656-8146-0a3dc7ce7781
  RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisor & Consultancy Services - Tender Question & Answer Document - Updated 13-10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba266779-cf07-4a06-90d6-c0e85af5ffd2
  RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisor & Consultancy Services - Tender Question & Answer Document - Updated 05-10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1782dbd-2a3a-4e2e-98cb-6c03818760c6
  RSSB 2318 - Mandated legal requirements relating to the AWS Alarm & Indicator Units and AWS Indicator Units
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3851be3-1eeb-4d73-87ea-cf9ff418f46b
  RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisor & Consultancy Services - Tender Question & Answer Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6496cee-c162-4c71-bdf1-d1db512baf0d
  RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisor & Consultancy Services - Tender Question & Answer Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8377b7a7-809f-4054-97e1-144a7303edde
  RSSB 2318 - Research and Development Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4baa564f-c0e7-4c93-8243-86136788b0dc
  RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisor & Consultancy Services - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00e756fb-abb9-47f5-9880-7648afecdd67
  RSSB 2318 - Luminosity issues associated with 'AWS Alarm & Indicator Units' and 'AWS Indictaor Units'
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c693a3b7-2e6a-456c-83e6-79b00be6f7a3
  Commercial Pricing Document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rssb.co.uk/

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