--- title: "RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2017-12-14" --- # RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d357db1-ebd5-474c-b7e6-e8aa12e16060.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations" is initiated by the Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited, based in London (EC2M 2RB). The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research, testing, and scientific technical simulator. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 15th December 2017. This project addresses potential health hazards caused by diesel fumes in enclosed railway stations and aims to conduct comprehensive research over several phases, ultimately benefiting the environment and public health. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in environmental studies and air quality management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can provide innovative solutions for measuring air quality and making recommendations for improvement. Competitors should have the capability to conduct detailed particulate analysis and air flow assessments, which will be crucial for establishing operational guidelines within the railway sector. ## Notice All tenderers are advised to read the document titled "Procurement Explanatory Note" for this procurement exercise. -- Please be advise that the tender date for this procurement exercise has been extended to Friday 15th December -- Dangerous fumes are the result of diesel combustion from trains, goods vehicles and cars. Most non-electric trains are powered by diesel, causing significant levels of diesel fumes within enclosed areas such as stations. The major component by mass are gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and various nitrous oxides (NOx) and aldehydes. The elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) 'soot' content in the DEEEs varies from 60% to 80% depending on the fuel used and the type and condition of engine. It is not well understood what level of contribution diesel trains are making to levels of air pollutants, and further whether there is a specific issue with how these accumulate and disperse in enclosed areas, such as rail stations. The people most affected, will be rail staff and others working at stations, including train drivers, rather than passengers and other members of the public. This is because of the length of time the different groups spend at stations. However, good occupational and public health are both important considerations. This project aims to look at air quality levels in enclosed, and / or terminal stations and show how they disperse within a station. This includes combustible particulates that result from diesel train emissions as well as non-combustible particulates that result from vehicle-track and vehicle-power transmission interactions . This project will also provide industry with operational guidance, including possible changes to ventilation systems to make improvements. A related study currently being completed by Birmingham University, in conjunction with Network Rail, at Birmingham New Street (BNS) aims to measure diesel fume emissions in various areas of the station to model the air quality. Accompanying this specification, Appendix 1 provides a summary of the BNS study. It has been agreed by Network Rail that a copy of this study can be shared with the selected supplier, once in contract. This project has one work package which is likely to be delivered over several phases: Work Package: Modelling Air Quality in Enclosed Stations research project that: - Looks at levels of combustible and non-combustible particulates in at least 2 of the following stations: Euston, Kings Cross, Edinburgh Waverley - Measures levels of particulates over time - Looks at the dispersion of particulates - Compares to baseline levels in the city, to quantify differences - Looks at how airflow/ventilation effects the particulate levels - Sets out the methodology to be adopted when undertaking similar studies of concentration levels at other stations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 | | 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 | 14 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90731100 - Air quality management ## Release History - 14 Dec 2017 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 5 Dec 2017 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 4 Dec 2017 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 4 Dec 2017 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 23 Nov 2017 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 23 Nov 2017 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 - 3 Nov 2017 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5550e153-c7b1-4347-b353-d8f9a28b23b1 14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e5de747-de90-44c5-926a-9c69c2b4b315 Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d46edd6-0818-4a16-97ea-fc95bd301116 Procurement Explanatory Note - RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dc9d2ef-c4ab-4af2-ab3d-ca67625df779 RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee5b8df3-2b8f-4162-9b2d-632742e6c998 RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations - Research&Development Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f690ce23-2faa-4b1e-b0a0-afc9b8debb4a RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6d68aac-8a7d-4ce9-8a49-93451f017ec6 RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61a32aef-9410-4dc6-8074-cfe7b6755029 RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Tender Question and Answer - 4th December - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec8917e-cdbe-405b-8e96-8c17c6631f40 RSSB2624 - T1122 Research into Air Quality in Enclosed Stations- Tender Question and Answer - 5th December - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4a03196-3dcb-4947-8713-206af79f693f RSSB2624 - 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