--- title: "RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders, to support driver management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-11-21" --- # RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders, to support driver management Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73a46151-79b9-4de0-9df7-9380d9ab40f8.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently conducting a tender for the “Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorders” aimed at enhancing driver management in the rail industry. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development activities. The tender process is open, with the submission deadline set for 28th November 2018. The procurement's estimated value is £180,000, with a minimum value of £170,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th December 2018 and will last until 31st January 2020, with the project set in London, postcode EC2M 2RB. This tender presents an important opportunity for businesses involved in technological development and consultancy services within the rail sector. Companies specialising in data analysis, software development, and driver performance systems would be particularly well-suited to participate. By contributing to this project, businesses can not only enhance their visibility within the market but also foster innovation that is crucial for modernising driver management practices in the rail industry. ## Notice Background and context The rail industry invests significant amounts of time and money in driver training and in demonstrating driver competence through assessments, including manual analysis of data from On-Train Data Recorders (OTDR). OTDR data can also be used in investigating operational incidents such as signals passed at danger (SPADs), stop shorts, station overruns and wrong side door releases. These activities, which are typically incorporated into a competence management system can be time-consuming to monitor, and therefore incur substantial cost. Additionally, there is presently no agreed industry approach to demonstrating the efficacy of competence management systems in an objective manner. Under the Strategic Partnership established with University of Huddersfield (UOH), a project was carried out to investigate the feasibility of developing of a range of Automated Driver Competency Indicators (ADCIs) based on the automatic analysis of OTDR data. The results of the project were presented at an industry workshop in October 2016, which was jointly hosted by RSSB and UOH and attended by a wide range of industry stakeholders. The general conclusion was that it is possible to derive ADCIs from OTDR data that have the potential to support driver performance management, and a number of preferred metrics were identified. Potential benefits of ADCIs identified included: 1. Reducing the time taken for driver managers to manually check OTDR data, and the potential to reduce costs in doing so. 2. Improved visibility and frequency of driver performance 3. Having more objectivity, and consistency to assessment of driver performance 4. Capturing data over time, allowing monitoring of trends and precursors 5. Providing drivers with timely feedback on their performance 6. Allowing better targeting of competence management focussing on those drivers in need of support Following the workshop, the project and its outcomes were discussed at the cross-industry Data & Risk Strategy Group (DRSG), in September 2017. DRSG recommended that a 'demonstrator project' be carried forward to implementation, in close partnership with a TOC, and involving suppliers and other relevant areas expertise as appropriate. The current specification outlines the proposed way forward for this 'demonstrator project'. Project structure This project aims to develop, trial and demonstrate value from a tool to assist Train Operating Companies (TOCs) with driver competence support and management. To achieve the benefits from the tool, it is important for the ADCIs developed to be guided by the end users - the Train Operating Companies. It is for this reason that RSSB are partnering with both c2c and London North Eastern Railway (LNER), who have agreed to share their data and support the development of the ADCIs through guidance and feedback. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad | | 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 | 21 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2018 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad - 16 Nov 2018 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad - 16 Nov 2018 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad - 9 Nov 2018 at 11:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad - 8 Nov 2018 at 15:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad - 23 Oct 2018 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc293d0-9453-41f4-ab56-40587793a7ad 21st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51d36883-8bf4-483b-92e5-4093ed6c2b07 RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using On Train Data Recorder - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ff970e7-7689-4299-b1ae-f62c6e608ddc RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence - Research & Development Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/315256aa-12ca-48e6-af74-b322d43500b6 Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22ac9153-a39e-4a9d-b257-1bebeec3b966 RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using - Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46abb1fa-05e4-4f2c-8070-191ddf85207b RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using - Tender Question and Answer - 9th November - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2f7ab39-c180-4481-84d0-48043f2b9eab RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using - Tender Question and Answer -11th November - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3c9e3e2-618b-4d7b-8b23-cea7c3ff14f0 RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using - Tender Question and Answer -16th November - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1ad5596-149e-43ce-a6d9-92fff6de88a7 RSSB2725 - Trial of Automated Driver Competence Indicators using - Tender Question and Answer -21st November ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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