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title: "Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]"
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# Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44b40d54-5d32-4e5c-9450-0d071b774972

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated an open procurement process for research services, titled "Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]". This tender, published on 31st October 2024, falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000). The procurement aims to review and potentially enhance the operational response to running trains in both directions on a traditionally single-direction line. The contract, valued at £280,000 GBP, covers multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 30th November 2024. The contract period is slated to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in rail safety, operational research, and technological innovation. Companies specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in transportation safety or rail operations, are well-suited to compete. The nature of this project, aimed at overcoming existing operational barriers, provides a platform for firms to showcase their expertise and contribute to significant advancements in rail safety standards. Furthermore, the RSSB’s open procurement approach ensures a fair and competitive environment, opening the door for diverse organisations, including those involved with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), to participate and potentially broaden their market presence.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| 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 STANDARDS BOARD (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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad
  31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./NE739EZXT3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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