--- title: "RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-09-27" --- # RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6253bcbe-7897-4867-a544-89c2777abdba.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is seeking proposals for a project titled "RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows" within the rail industry. This research contract, classified under the CPV code 73210000 (Research consultancy services), is aimed at enhancing understanding of how adhesion-related information affects train drivers' behaviour, particularly during the leaf-fall season. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 28th September 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 15th October 2018 and run until 29th March 2019, with a total contract value of £70,000, from a minimum of £60,000, located at EC2M 2RB in London. This tender is being conducted via an open procurement method. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research consultancy services within the transportation sector. Companies with expertise in data analysis, driver performance metrics, and information dissemination strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to vital improvements in driver operations and safety in challenging weather conditions, while also enhancing their own service offerings and visibility within the rail industry. ## Notice railway. The GB rail industry invests considerable resource to manage adhesion but, despite these efforts, low adhesion issues have a significant financial impact on industry and wider society. The impact of low adhesion can also result in future capacity constraints, for instance, as a barrier to efficient implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO). An effect of low adhesion is its impact on train drivers' behaviour, which can reduce driver confidence and morale and potentially contribute to significant delays during the leaf-fall season. It is therefore desirable to have a greater understanding of the adhesion-related information that is provided to drivers and the extent to which they act (or are able to act) upon it, in order to improve driver confidence and performance in low-adhesion conditions. This project directly supports the 'Driver Behaviours' workstream, which constitutes part of the ADHEsion REsearch challenge (ADHERE) Programme of work. ADHERE sets out to: * Achieve 'adhesion conditions that are unaffected by and independent of the weather and climate' * Address industry's gaps in knowledge with new insight * Help improve how industry manages low adhesion by demonstrating and developing novel approaches and solutions ADHERE was developed with and is governed by the Adhesion Research Group (ARG) and focuses on five key workstreams: 3. Objectives This research will assess and evaluate the adhesion-related information provided to train drivers and propose changes and/or additions to information provision to enable drivers to drive more confidently during the leaf-fall season. The project's objectives are to: * Identify what information is currently provided to drivers * Identify what current information drivers use to adjust driving behaviours (and how that varies based on adhesion and weather conditions, route, rolling stock, driver experience, etc) * Identify what additional, or more appropriate, information could be provided to meet drivers' needs * Develop proposal(s) for how information is presented (what, when, where and how) * Clarify the proposed approach with managers and train drivers RSSB has secured support from four Train Operating Companies (TOCs), which the supplier will undertake targeted engagement with. To ensure the that the findings are applicable across industry, the supplier will also be expected to undertake high-level engagement with other TOCs and Freight Operating Companies (FOCs) to assess adhesion-related information flow policies and practices. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f | | 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 | 27 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2018 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f - 21 Sep 2018 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f - 20 Sep 2018 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f - 3 Sep 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ff49f6-7b91-4238-88a3-43905e5ffb6f 27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b46476e9-d818-409c-9ccb-504d4d586b1b RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows - Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abf268cd-68c1-4bc9-9319-39e7f3dd2411 RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows - T and C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fbcabe3-58c3-4266-ac77-c48aebde3e84 Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a83772a-aef1-48a2-967d-40fb42504a4c RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows - Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567c59a9-96c3-4057-aacb-4b48cc46ab7c RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows - Tender Question and Answer - 21st September - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/084a6de0-7f52-4d7f-95c2-175f19494275 RSSB2732 - T1156 Managing driver behaviours through adhesion-related information flows - Tender Question and Answer - 27th September ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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