--- title: "RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2017-10-16" --- # RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e851c81-a112-45a7-aefc-a4a01fb1ac90.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is conducting a public procurement process titled "RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the technical requirements for electrical and data connectivity among trains, including different technology enablers. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on 24th November 2017, with a minimum contract value of £100,000 and a total contract value of £110,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2018 and will conclude by 28th September 2018. The project's location is specified as London, with the primary delivery address being in postal code EC2M 2RB. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of technical services, research and development, and consultancy, particularly those focusing on railway technology and automation. Companies that specialise in data transmission systems, automatic coupling technologies, and railway safety solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to advancing standard protocols for automatic couplers and ultimately foster innovation within the rail industry. ## Notice The project aims to investigate the electrical and data connectivity requirements for automatic couplers across a range of scenarios (including different train rescue situations), considering different technology enablers and business case factors to propose a standard protocol. This includes: Identifying Use cases * Documented scenarios of train rescue together with coupling/uncoupling procedures using standardised electrical and data automatic couplers. The scenarios should cover interworking between trains with distinct types of traction systems (electric, diesel and hybrid). In each case, the data/electrical control wires that need to be transmitted between the trains concerned has to be evaluated. * Exploration of other possible modes of operation between simple rescue and full interworking, and an evaluation of the business cases for these intermediate modes. * Explanation of full interworking between different train types (that is, electric, diesel, hybrid) and an evaluation of the data/electrical transmission required Defining and assessing the technological options * An evaluation of the technological challenge, that is, achieving the interface between the different existing Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) and the vehicles being linked via standardised automatic couplers. This interface would allow interworking with other trains. * An evaluation of options for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between units and/or vehicles, starting with a technology search to identify existing or future products which might be suitable. The evaluation should consider the options particularly in relation to: - Business case - Safety integrity (Safety Integrity Level 4 is desired) * Defining a protocol for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between trains, recognising the need to achieve conformance of performance characteristics between distinct types of train and considering technological solutions to achieve this. Recommending actions * Preparing a report which: - Summarises options, in terms of modes of operation and associated business cases. - Recommends a standard protocol for the transmission of data and electrical control wires between units and/or vehicles. - Recommends technical solutions, potentially based on those available today and those anticipated in the future, for the transmission of data between units and/or vehicles. The evaluation should include consideration of business case and safety integrity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c6a7b-7fe3-4e61-81ad-28117a1e3bfa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus - 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission - 71356000 - Technical services - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2017 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c6a7b-7fe3-4e61-81ad-28117a1e3bfa - 16 Oct 2017 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c6a7b-7fe3-4e61-81ad-28117a1e3bfa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c6a7b-7fe3-4e61-81ad-28117a1e3bfa 16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93842d39-b893-435b-86fe-355e86616d7d RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/167ebdeb-3ff7-42ee-9b4b-4fc43e901fac RSSB2660 - T1137 Electrical and Data Control Compatibility between Trains - Research&Development Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbfc7eb9-96c2-4b7c-949a-304697766942 Commercial Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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