--- title: "GB-london: T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2021-07-29" --- # GB-london: T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c968db-4f62-4538-a3cf-f7a75374e6d0.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board), involves the tender titled "GB-london: T1264-Inform the introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling on the GB network." This initiative falls under the research and development services and consultancy industry category and is set within London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active planning stage, with a tender submission deadline extended to 13 August 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 13 September 2021 and conclude on 11 March 2022. The method of procurement is open, allowing broad participation by interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services related to rail technologies and systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is considered suitable for them. Firms that can provide insights into the technical and operational implications of Digital Automatic Coupling, as well as strategies for transitioning to new technologies, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 July 2021 for the following reason: The deadline for tender submission is extended to 13 August 2021.(The project aims to provide the GB rail industry with the necessary information to understand the possible ways forward when changes to the TSI on DAC are introduced in 2022 and the implications of each option. To guide industry decisions on how DAC should be considered for the WAG NTSN, this research will need to identify and analyse: *Technical and operation implications of adopting DAC (e.g. required work to fit and retrofit, new solutions unlocked by their use - e.g. information, confirmation of formation, sensing solutions) as well as of not adopting DAC (e.g. cost and availability of current couplings if EU adopts DAC, implication on international operations, implication on GB operations and alternative/future technological solutions). *Potential strategies and associated timescales for managing the transition from conventional couplings to DAC for both new build and retro fitment in GB. *Benefits, costs and risks for the transition options identified, including consideration of future implications in term of technology dependencies and opportunities, in particular those related to ETCS and train integrity.) 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/c53be3e1-1e46-48ff-b4f8-8c49124b1923 | | 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 | 29 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 11 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53be3e1-1e46-48ff-b4f8-8c49124b1923 - 6 Jul 2021 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53be3e1-1e46-48ff-b4f8-8c49124b1923 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53be3e1-1e46-48ff-b4f8-8c49124b1923 29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-london:-T1264-Inform-the-introduction-of-Digital-Automatic-Coupling-on-the-GB-network/UFE6GW2ECT 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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