--- title: "869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD" published: "2024-08-02" --- # 869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55fc1a5e-55b8-4c1f-a9fb-e0a4005bcfc5.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network" under the industry category of research services. The project aims to evaluate the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials and has been divided into five phases. This open procedure tender, valued at £200,000 GBP, is accepting bids until 10th September 2024 and work is scheduled to start on 7th October 2024, with completion expected by 31st July 2025. The scope of this project includes multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in train safety and freight logistics research. By participating in this project, businesses can expand their expertise in safety compliance and train speed optimisation, thereby broadening their market reach. The procurement seeks innovative research solutions, making it particularly suitable for firms experienced in technical assessments, safety standards, and cost-benefit analyses in the railway industry. Successful bidders will have the chance to influence industry standards and contribute to operational enhancements in freight transportation. ## Notice RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. This project will determine and agree the criteria that a train must satisfy in order to safely travel at enhanced freight speeds, up to the maximum speed of the wagons. It will review if assumed braking capabilities in GKRT0075 and GMRT2045 are too conservative and can allow eligible freight trains to travel at an EF speed. This will be done by proposing a set of EF speed differentials for freight trains, using the Lambda value as explored in the T1266 'Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for freight' project. It will also assess the monetary benefits of using EF speeds by developing and applying a benefits analysis approach. If a set of EF speed differential can be proposed and justified technically and benefits wise, changes to relevant documentation and signalling will be proposed to enable industry to start using EF speeds. The research has been split up into the following five Phases. It is expected that a Steering Group meeting will be held at the completion of each phase to review the outputs. *Phase 1 - Line speed and signal distance suitability analysis for EF speed differentials *Phase 2 - Infrastructure compatibility with EF speed differentials *Phase 3 - Identifying a range of possible enhanced freight speeds *Phase 4 - Benefits assessment of EF speed differentials *Phase 5 - Operational considerations and next steps ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140a68a5-30b3-4d24-b134-94eaa5cbfd6d | | 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 | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 2 Aug 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140a68a5-30b3-4d24-b134-94eaa5cbfd6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140a68a5-30b3-4d24-b134-94eaa5cbfd6d 2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3Y9C3SF8W5 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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