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title: "GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight"
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# GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e4658e2-01ff-43e9-8686-dda15edd156d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight" is being conducted by the RSSB, based in London, UK. The tender falls under the Research Services industry category and is currently in the Tender stage, with an extended submission deadline set for 8 March 2022 at 14:00. The estimated contract value is £500,000, and the contract period will commence on 11 April 2022, lasting until 13 March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various participants to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in rail freight operations and braking performance analysis. With the emphasis on improving operational reliability and permissible speeds, businesses with experience in data analysis, modelling, and consultancy services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to enhanced partnerships within the rail sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 March 2022 for the following reason: Please note that the tender submission deadline has been extended by 24 hours from 07/03/22 14:00 to 08/03/22 14:00.(The primary aim of T1266 project is to determine the effects of replacing the 'brake force' metric for defining brake performance with 'braked weight percentage' or Lambda for dissemination to the rail freight community. Using a mix real-word data and modelling, it will consider the use of "default" values (based on minimum braking performance requirements described in GMRT2045) compared to actual Lambda values explore possible improvements in freight operations, including improved permissible speeds, pathing and operational reliability.) 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/f8b3f9f8-4657-4cb6-9e3f-349b0a7cf30b |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 13 Mar 2023 |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2022 at 12:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b3f9f8-4657-4cb6-9e3f-349b0a7cf30b
- 21 Jan 2022 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b3f9f8-4657-4cb6-9e3f-349b0a7cf30b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b3f9f8-4657-4cb6-9e3f-349b0a7cf30b
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1266-Exploring-the-cost-of-using-default-ETCS-braking-values-for-Freight/379Z9HCUDP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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