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title: "GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill"
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# GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa8fda91-7458-4060-b514-b872bca17a95

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## Summary

The RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) is conducting a public procurement process titled "GB-London: T1185 - RSSB Research into the maximum current limit at standstill." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is aimed at understanding the maximum current specifications for electrical systems in the rail industry. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and will run until 30th August 2019, with a total estimated value of £100,000 and a minimum threshold of £50,000. The procurement method employed is selective, following a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research services, particularly those specialising in engineering or electrical systems relevant to the rail sector. Interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest and attend a supplier day, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract that contributes to advancements in the rail industry's electrical standards. Businesses geared towards innovation and research in the transport sector would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

RSSB, on behalf of the rail industry, is seeking to understand ideas and capability to undertake research into finding the maximum current that can be specified for 25 kV OLE and 750 V dc third rail at a standstill to charge batteries. This notification is to invite interested parties to attend a supplier day (date TBC) and to provide information through an Expression of Interest (EoI). 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/32bf103b-e94d-40c2-b2c3-ef337d51a8ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf103b-e94d-40c2-b2c3-ef337d51a8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf103b-e94d-40c2-b2c3-ef337d51a8ba
  1st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1185---RSSB-Research-into-the-maximum-current-limit-at-standstill/79TFBG53GW
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