--- title: "Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2020-01-17" --- # Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d658be50-507b-4a8c-8139-3ba8c3150829.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Sand consist changes for improved track circuit performance." This initiative is aimed at the railway industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date of 12:00 on 3rd February 2020, by which interested parties must confirm their interest via email. The procurement method is through an Expression of Interest (EoI), inviting expertise in designing, manufacturing, or testing railway adhesion sand. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the railway sector, particularly those with capabilities in developing conductive materials for use in adhesion sand. Companies looking to enhance their existing products or create new solutions that improve compatibility with various rail track circuits could find a valuable platform for growth through this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, supported by the RSSB's commitment to innovation and improvement in railway performance. ## Notice RSSB, on behalf of the rail industry, is seeking to carry out research on sand consists used in train mounted sanders to improve performance with track circuits to enable better management of low adhesion for braking and traction. This Expression of Interest (EoI) invites interested parties to provide information on products and testing to support RSSB in the development of this research. The Adhesion Research Group has identified the need to carry out research into enhancing the electrical conductivity of sand used in on train sanders to improve the compatibility with various types of track circuits, in both clean and contaminated rail head scenarios at the same time fulfilling the primary function to improve wheel/rail adhesion. RSSB has carried out significant work to prove the braking effectiveness of different sander configurations in low adhesion conditions. This complementary piece of work is to look at the consist of the sand to investigate how adding conductive materials preserve track circuit detection capability when using sanders on track circuits particularly where the rail head is contaminated. RSSB are inviting expressions of interest from companies involved in designing/manufacturing/testing railway adhesion sand who have existing products and capability in this area or are interested in developing new products and capability. Please confirm your interest in this project via email to Tanja.Odinsen@rssb.co.uk by 12:00 on 03/02/2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475551b5-1b65-4dc8-ba2b-101c530c46b6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 17 Jan 2020 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475551b5-1b65-4dc8-ba2b-101c530c46b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475551b5-1b65-4dc8-ba2b-101c530c46b6 17th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbcc114e-1fd4-43d6-8966-14ea48a107f4 EoI Sand consist ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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