--- title: "GB-London: T1164-02 - The Future of HVAC refrigerant systems for rail vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2019-08-06" --- # GB-London: T1164-02 - The Future of HVAC refrigerant systems for rail vehicles Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460.json) ## Summary The RSSB is hosting a tender, titled "GB-London: T1164-02 - The Future of HVAC refrigerant systems for rail vehicles". This procurement is classified under the research services industry and is focused on the feasibility of changes to refrigerant systems and HVAC systems for rail vehicles. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd September 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 30th September 2019 and conclude on 30th March 2020. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested party to submit a proposal, with a total contract value estimated between £50,000 and £100,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development services related to HVAC systems or refrigerants. Companies that specialise in innovative engineering solutions, alternative refrigerants, and the adaptation of HVAC technologies will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Participation could lead to enhanced visibility in the rail industry and foster strategic partnerships as businesses contribute to important research influencing future regulatory standards. ## Notice This research will establish the feasibility of changes to refrigerants and/or HVAC systems used in rail vehicles, leading to documented guidance that will inform industry decision making. The research should also determine whether current rail standards require clarification to accommodate the use of new gases. The objectives of this work include: *determining the availability and cost of candidate refrigerants, particularly those used in other modes of transport; *compiling the costs of adapting existing HVAC systems to take new refrigerants in terms of time, money and size of modified units; *establishing the real risks of increased flammability of alternative refrigerants, and how these can be addressed; *comparing the costs to convert HVAC systems to take new refrigerants to those of alternative technological solutions available on the market. 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/f03b95b5-bd4e-4f48-b16d-5fc95e4e4a0a | | 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 | 6 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 6 Aug 2019 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b95b5-bd4e-4f48-b16d-5fc95e4e4a0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b95b5-bd4e-4f48-b16d-5fc95e4e4a0a 6th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1164-02-%E2%80%93-The-Future-of-HVAC-refrigerant-systems-for-rail-vehicles/XBSM23DK9E Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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