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title: "GB-London: T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network"
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# GB-London: T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6300f2c5-dc92-43b4-9d44-19faa3d07ef5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the RSSB, a buyer located in London, which has awarded a contract titled "T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network" under the transport industry category. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd September 2021. The contract, valued at £69,750, is set to commence on 27th September 2021 and will run until 29th April 2022, addressing vital research and development services pertaining to DAC implementation on the GB rail network.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on research and consultancy in the transport sector. Businesses with expertise in technical analysis, operational planning, and transition strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The insights gained from this research may lead to further project opportunities as the GB rail industry adapts to technological changes, enhancing the potential for growth and collaboration among suppliers in this field.

## Notice

The project aims to provide the GB rail industry with the necessary information to understand the possible ways forward when changes to the TSI on DAC are introduced in 2022 and the implications of each option. To guide industry decisions on how DAC should be considered for the WAG NTSN, this research will need to identify and analyse: *Technical and operation implications of adopting DAC (e.g. required work to fit and retrofit, new solutions unlocked by their use - e.g. information, confirmation of formation, sensing solutions) as well as of not adopting DAC (e.g. cost and availability of current couplings if EU adopts DAC, implication on international operations, implication on GB operations and alternative/future technological solutions). *Potential strategies and associated timescales for managing the transition from conventional couplings to DAC for both new build and retro fitment in GB. *Benefits, costs and risks for the transition options identified, including consideration of future implications in term of technology dependencies and opportunities, in particular those related to ETCS and train integrity. 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/8c651081-a8e3-4b98-a155-092cecc52281 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAILFREIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c651081-a8e3-4b98-a155-092cecc52281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c651081-a8e3-4b98-a155-092cecc52281
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=625282138
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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