--- title: "RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-11-02" --- # RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-594f1346-773a-407e-abfc-76ccd7fb667c.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently seeking proposals for its tender titled "RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations." This procurement falls under the category of health and safety consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £45,000 and a minimum contract value of £40,000. The tender is located in London with the postal code EC2M 2RB. The tendering process is an open procurement method, set to conclude on 16th November 2018. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 10th December 2018 and is expected to run until 29th March 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety consulting, particularly those with expertise in crowd management and passenger safety within transportation settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are seen as suitable candidates for this contract. Businesses focusing on research and development in the context of transport systems will also benefit from this tender, which aims to address rising passenger numbers and the associated health impacts of overcrowding. ## Notice Over the last decade the number of rail passenger journeys in Great Britain has grown by approximately 70%. In 2016-17 there were 1.71 billion passenger journeys and it is expected that demand will double in the next 25 years . Despite increases in carrying capacity on the railways, overcrowding has been an issue of concern for some years, both on trains and in stations, and has been prominent in news reports about Southern Rail, Northern Rail (in relation to problems associated with the timetable changes in 2018) and the maintenance works at London Bridge station. RSSB study T307 (2005) concluded that "there was very little direct evidence of the health effects of crowding", a position reflected in the ORR's (2005) health and safety policy on train crowding. However, this policy does not cover other aspects of crowding at stations or at the platform/train interface. On an initial analysis of SMIS data, RSSB study T605 (2009) estimated that crowding contributed to 1.4% of on-train risk and 0.5% of on-station risk, equating to approximately 0.4 Fatalities and Weighted Injuries (FWI) per year. However, there was considerable uncertainty around this estimate, because crowding is sometimes a contributory cause of an accident rather than the reported cause. Workshop discussions indicated that the FWI from crowding could be as high as 1.5 per year. Further analysis of SMIS data, together with input from the workshops, led to an adjusted estimated FWI figure of 0.5 per year. In addition, T605 concluded that there was no evidence that on-train crowding increased (or decreased) the risk from major train accidents (derailments or collisions). Subsequent to this previous research, acute crowding incidents such as those seen at London Bridge have led to many complaints from the public, some referring to the perceived health impacts of crowding. The ORR has therefore felt it is necessary to respond to these concerns, especially given the prospect of further increases in passenger numbers. A 2015 meeting on crowd management, hosted by the ORR, led to four undergraduate human factors students undertaking knowledge searches that are intended to help update existing advice. The final report (T1106) is expected to be available on www.sparkrail.org. In addition, the Royal Society for Public Health has linked commuting with reduced mental wellbeing, poorer physical health as a result of raised blood pressure and less time available for physical activity. Their survey of passengers revealed overcrowding and delays to be two of the main factors perceived to negatively impact perceived health and wellbeing. In the context of these recent concerns, this project is intended to extend the earlier RSSB guidance and enable the ORR to update its policy position on crowding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 | | 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 | 2 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2018 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 - 31 Oct 2018 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 - 29 Oct 2018 at 12:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 - 19 Oct 2018 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546c04b4-0d59-4c81-969b-e02aaac03c41 2nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6169caf8-b15b-4cbe-9ffd-350a8dc97c29 Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f048b9c7-3bc1-4da8-867a-f91d52d97773 RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding - Research&Development Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9c06a90-5a5f-40df-918b-35d274baa66f RSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains and in stations - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73f8d54a-df3d-4b92-bf08-34c3662f293d RRSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains - Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3080ead-c71d-4075-b77b-44b323f1619b RRSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains - Tender Question and Answer - 31st October - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e159cf8e-1495-4c05-a0a1-8741557bc829 RRSSB2746 - T1147 - The Health, Wellbeing and Safety Effects of Crowding on trains - Tender Question and Answer - 02nd November ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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