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title: "GB-London: T1163-03 - Criteria for Defining Speed Differential Categories MU, EMU and DMU"
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# GB-London: T1163-03 - Criteria for Defining Speed Differential Categories MU, EMU and DMU

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY & STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d395f4-0e6a-47f5-93b1-1125e8595256

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## Summary

The Rail Safety & Standards Board in London is conducting a public procurement process titled "GB-London: T1163-03 - Criteria for Defining Speed Differential Categories MU, EMU and DMU." This tender, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31st May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 17th June 2019 and will continue for a duration of 14 months, concluding on 17th August 2020. The total value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and it follows an open procurement method.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy and development services, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure and vehicle dynamics. By participating in this tender, companies can engage in a significant research project aimed at defining speed differentials across various classifications in the rail industry, presenting a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish valuable connections within the sector.

## Notice

Various lettered speed differentials, including Sprinters (SP), Multiple Units (MU), (Diesel Multiple Units (DMU), Electric Multiple Units (EMU) and High Speed Trains (HST) classifications, have been used across the GB rail network. Differentials are dependent on the characteristics of rolling stock and infrastructure with the evolution of both leading to a variety of differentials being applied in many locations. In the research project 'Categorising the relationship between track condition, line speed, and vehicle forces' (T996), the rolling stock requirements for the Sprinter (SP) class, were investigated and codified. Equivalent work has not so far been undertaken for other lettered differentials. This project will look to identify numerate criteria for the speed differentials MU, EMU, DMU and HST to overcome the issues identified above. Furthermore, it will aim to demonstrate the benefits of applying these findings to the real world case studies 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/323d1bd8-f38a-46ea-b24e-fa95c7721d4a |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2019 - 17 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 & 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323d1bd8-f38a-46ea-b24e-fa95c7721d4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323d1bd8-f38a-46ea-b24e-fa95c7721d4a
  23rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1163-03---Criteria-for-Defining-Speed-Differential-Categories-MU%2C-EMU-and-DMU/K4S646VH9A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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