--- title: "GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2021-07-01" --- # GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723404f0-9bad-4115-a35f-512862f1f9fb.json) ## Summary The RSSB is currently facilitating a public procurement process titled "GB-London: T1244 - Characterising the compatibility of Pantographs and Overhead Contact Systems." This tender, categorised under research services, is set in London and is progressing through the open tender stage. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 6th August 2021, with a contract period commencing on 6th September 2021 and concluding on 27th May 2022. The total contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000, making it a significant opportunity in the research and development sector. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research and development services sector. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in conducting compatibility assessments of transport systems would find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this project could allow these businesses to showcase their skills, gain experience in the rail industry, and potentially secure further contracts in a niche and evolving market. ## Notice Overall Objectives Ultimately the ambition for compatibility assessment will be to have a set of reference cases for combinations of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Pantographs and maximum speeds (which we will simply refer to as Compatibility Matrix) for which, within the parameters defined, have proven compatibility and for which aim to minimise the testing and analysis required to introduce a new vehicle - OCS combination based on similarity to existing precedents . This will simplify the compatibility and authorisation process of new rolling stock which will in turn: *Reduce the cost and duration of compatibility assessments. *Expedite compatibility assessments for new and cascaded vehicle introduction, allowing the industry to be more dynamic and flexible in usage of rolling stock. *Allow for greater operational flexibility for short-term fleet substitutions and diversions. Project Objectives This research projects intends to 1.Test the suitability of a such a generalised approach of using the Compatibility Matrix 2.Populate the Compatibility Matrix with validated cases. The focus of this study is to produce the most common pantograph(s) - OCS combinations. A partially populated Compatibility Matrix has been put together by Network Rail which includes maximum permissible speeds for multiple OCS-Pantograph combinations, this will be included as part of the Invitation to Tender. 3.Demonstrating some of the existing proven capabilities for existing pantograph -OCS combinations could provide an evidence base to potentially draft a new RIS which would support the introduction of new rolling on existing legacy infrastructure when used in conjunction with RIS-8270-RST (Route Level Assessment of Technical Compatibility between Vehicles and Infrastructure), GMRT-2173 (Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment) and GMRT2111 (Rolling Stock Subsystem and Interface to AC Energy Subsystem). 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/777198e6-0f14-473e-b9ca-30b3caecdd52 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 27 May 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 1 Jul 2021 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777198e6-0f14-473e-b9ca-30b3caecdd52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777198e6-0f14-473e-b9ca-30b3caecdd52 1st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1244---Characterising-the-compatibility-of-Pantographs-and-Overhead-Contact-Systems/E64SB8T6P7 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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