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title: "GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices"
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# GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63b943de-dee4-48dc-b36f-837e824cd47c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by RSSB involves a tender titled "GB-London: T1193-02 - Understanding the functional requirements for train driver alertness and attention monitoring devices." This contract falls under the research services category and is located in London, UK. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity has a deadline for submissions set for 25th October 2019. The contract aims to create clear functional requirements for monitoring train driver alertness, with an estimated value between £10,000 and £25,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring that any qualified supplier can submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development services sector, particularly those with expertise in behavioural monitoring technologies. Businesses specialising in the development of innovative measurement techniques and research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the GB rail industry looks to enhance safety through research-based solutions, suppliers able to demonstrate their technological capabilities and understanding of real-world applications can leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The objective of this work package is to review physiological and behavioural indicators and associated measurement techniques that could be used to monitor or measure loss of alertness or attention. This will include, where available, quality of evidence, validity, reliability and operability in or transferability to the real-world train driving context. This work package will produce three deliverables: *A spreadsheet of indicators of attention or alertness and associated measurement techniques *A literature review report on indicators of attention or alertness and associated measurement techniques, which discusses the spreadsheet above *A (very) short document outlining recommendations for functional requirements and evaluation criteria for technologies that claim to monitor alertness or attention By understanding the evidence on indicators and measurement techniques, their strengths and limitations, and recommended functional requirements, the GB rail industry will be able to: 1.Generate research-based functional requirements which take into account what is feasible from a scientific and technological perspective. 2.Carry out a well-informed desk-based evaluation of technologies that have been put forward by suppliers, taking into account research evidence. 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/9c697024-852d-4ee6-952c-55ac28aab169 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c697024-852d-4ee6-952c-55ac28aab169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c697024-852d-4ee6-952c-55ac28aab169
  27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1193-02---Understanding-the-functional-requirements-for-train-driver-alertness-and-attention-monitoring-devices/Q6TKUUZP97
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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