--- title: "RSSB2722 - T1158- research into gauging economic analysis and business case for gauging strategy for GB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-07-30" --- # RSSB2722 - T1158- research into gauging economic analysis and business case for gauging strategy for GB Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95929b3-a1e4-490e-9af8-c331f57c9ed4.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "RSSB2722 - T1158 - research into gauging economic analysis and business case for gauging strategy for GB." The tender focuses on research and development services, specifically in the economic research sector, and is located in London, England. A key date for interested parties is the engagement end date, which is set for 16th August 2018. This process includes a Supplier Day scheduled on the same date to discuss the research objectives and invite expressions of interest from potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, especially those with expertise in economic analysis related to the transport sector. Smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the Buyer is seeking innovative ideas and capabilities to advance gauging strategies for the rail industry. Participation in the Supplier Day and submitting expressions of interest will be pivotal for businesses looking to showcase their expertise and contribute to enhancing the gauge infrastructure across Great Britain’s rail network. ## Notice RSSB is holding a Supplier Day on Thursday 16th August at RSSB's offices in London from 14:30 - 16:00. To attend please email the below email address by Wednesday 15th August: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk -- Notification of Supplier Day and Request for Expressions of Interest RSSB research into gauging economic analysis and business case for gauging strategy for GB RSSB, on behalf of the rail industry, are seeking to understand ideas and capability to undertake research into better understanding the costs and benefits of a longer term gauging strategy Purpose This notification is to invite interested parties to attend a supplier day on 16th August 2018 and/or provide information through Expression of Interest (EoI). Through Vehicle/Structures System Interface Committee the rail industry has developed a vision and strategic initiatives with the overall aim to maximise capacity on Great Britain's Rail Network by adopting the largest cost-effective gauge over a core, nationwide network. This supplier day will offer more detail on the nature of the challenges and insight to the research idea. This will act as an opportunity to: * understand the research identified; * provide information regarding any pre-existing work suppliers may be aware of to inform project development; * support the understanding on the impact the research may provide to industry; * register interest in the research should RSSB decide to commission it for delivery. The EoI enables interested parties to put forward their capability and also provide any thinking that could support the development of the scope. To feed into the process, EoIs should be received by COP 13th August 2018. Background The Vehicle/Structures SIC (V/S SIC) exists to provide the focus for the interface between vehicles and the fixed infrastructure in the areas of physical clearance (gauging). V/S SIC helps to coordinate the development of sustainable and improved future gauging methodologies that optimise the needs of customers and funders. V/S SIC have produced a document setting out a vision for the industry (See Appendix A) which addresses three key elements: * Size of Infrastructure * Size of Vehicles * Interface Considerations Within these elements aspirational targets for new build and various levels of upgrade projects have been proposed along with suggestions for further research topics that will be required to help deliver the vision. To enable the industry and key stakeholders to understand and adapt the strategy over a suitable timeframe an economic analysis of potential costs and benefits is needed. The intention is that this would be carried out on a network wide basis and through a route case study. Scope of work At this early stage the scope of work is envisaged to be: * Establish a detailed understanding of costs for modifying infrastructure, including design, planning, construction, possession management, service disruption. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cce6f2-3a7b-480f-a6f1-cfcd3f1152e4 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2018 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2018 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cce6f2-3a7b-480f-a6f1-cfcd3f1152e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cce6f2-3a7b-480f-a6f1-cfcd3f1152e4 30th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/222e705c-0b7e-4238-ba8d-29cfd0c6dd01 Supplier day for Gauging Business Case Development - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8cc9e4d-6937-4700-a97e-0c552de31037 Gauging-Strategy-Final Draft ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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