--- title: "GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2019-06-25" --- # GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47c7bf0-8a29-4e7f-8bc9-5d0bd4d14a44.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board), is focused on the project titled "GB-London: T1172 Hydrogen Powered Train - Route to Enter into Service." This initiative falls under the research and development services sector and aims to replace diesel-only trains with hydrogen-powered alternatives in line with the UK’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2040. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open for bids until 23rd July 2019. The contracting authority's address is 1 South Place, London, EC2M 2RB, UK, and the contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, with a planned contract period from 15th August to 20th December 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in contributing to the UK rail industry's transition to lower-carbon solutions. Companies specialising in research services, safety risk assessments, engineering design solutions, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can position themselves at the forefront of innovative transport solutions and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable rail travel in the UK. ## Notice The GB rail industry is being called upon the replacement of all diesel-only trains by 2040 aiming to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, Hydrogen powered trains offer an attractive, lower carbon/zero carbon, alternative to the existing diesel trains. Any new hydrogen rolling stock seeking to be introduced will face the same challenge of proving that they are safe to enter service, and the process for demonstrating this capability has yet to be defined. RSSB, as an independent body, has been approached to help develop a solution agnostic 'route map to enter service'. The high-level objectives of this work are to: * Inform specific design solutions of hydrogen powered trains by a sound understanding of operational considerations and safety risk * Determining what standardisation is needed * Clarify route to market from a safety and compatibility perspective with the GB network. 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/761cc21d-f700-459e-b358-7b4d3176f8e2 | | 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 | 25 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Aug 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 | | 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 - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2019 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761cc21d-f700-459e-b358-7b4d3176f8e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761cc21d-f700-459e-b358-7b4d3176f8e2 25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1172-Hydrogen-Powered-Train---Route-to-Enter-into-Service/8GF2235348 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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