--- title: "RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-09-13" --- # RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85d5b9f-17e8-41da-b74c-b300c382bb99.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is seeking proposals for the tender titled "RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains," aimed at enhancing railway safety through innovative engineering solutions. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £140,000. The tender period is open until 18th September 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018, lasting until 31st May 2019, with delivery required at an address located in London, EC2M 2RB. The procurement method applied is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing for broad participation among potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail safety, civil engineering, and innovative mechanical design solutions. Companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge safety measures, particularly those with experience in rail systems or similar industries, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to enhance accessibility for various business sizes and foster growth in the competitive landscape. ## Notice RAIB have noted a sequence of derailment incidents over many years where the lateral excursion of the lead vehicle has been limited by engagement between vehicle and track features that were not intended for that purpose. The most recent of these was in September 2016 at Watford Junction where the right-hand rail engaged between the traction motor and gearbox housings of the derailed vehicle and limited the deviation from the track and as a consequence reduced the severity of the impact with an oncoming vehicle. RAIB have made recommendations to consider the use of mechanical devices or structures to guide derailed trains with the latest recommendation in recommendation 3 of the Watford report: "3. The intent of this recommendation is to identify and assess the effectiveness of design features that provide guidance to trains when derailed, so limiting the deviation of trains from the track and reducing the risk of collision with trains approaching on other lines. This could be achieved by the retention or strengthening of features already forming part of the bogie structure, or infrastructure measures such as guard rails. It is also intended that the learning from research in this area is used to derive meaningful design requirements. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), in conjunction with RSSB, should: a. commission research into the ways in which guidance can be provided to derailed trains. This should include consideration of: I. how the design of bogies and bogie mounted equipment can assist in limiting the lateral deviation of passenger trains during a derailment; II. practice in other countries (eg Japan); III. how specially installed infrastructure features can achieve the same effect at high risk locations; IV. potential design requirements for the retention or enhancement of such features on new trains or infrastructure; and V. the potential benefits and drawbacks of such measures. If such features, whether existing or additional, are shown to have a net beneficial effect in reducing risk by limiting lateral deviation, RDG/RSSB should: b. share this information with the relevant Standards Committees; and c. record and disseminate the design requirements with a view to their incorporation into future standards." Previous similar recommendations made have been reviewed by industry through the Rolling Stock Standards Committee and concluded that such devices were unlikely to be practical or effective. The purpose of this study is to provide a broader, more comprehensive study with objective outputs to provide a definitive position on derailment mitigation. 4 Objectives Devices to guide derailed trains can be split into two categories, rolling stock mounted solutions and infrastructure mounted solutions. It is proposed that the project is split into three work packages; the first two to address the two categories separately and the third to bring the findings together. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 | | 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 | 13 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2018 at 12:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 - 11 Sep 2018 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 - 10 Sep 2018 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 - 28 Aug 2018 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 - 13 Aug 2018 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2ba14-ebc1-486a-b1ca-730a32759887 13th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4706fa0-14b7-4140-ba3d-2a42b382457c RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains -Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f7a55c7-03ab-4c97-bf2a-696ffc323feb RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Contract T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f498200d-a322-4021-8269-7760ebab8aa0 Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b94c6f9b-8082-4c8c-a1f5-cc4c99e366fb RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Tender Question and Answer - 10th September - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd549106-3b69-4b15-937e-fae782b8291f RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Tender Question and Answer - 11th September - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/badffc99-a65f-4cb6-9d45-ee7bb2185951 RSSB2726 - T1143 Devices to guide derailed trains - Tender Question and Answer - 13th September ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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