--- title: "GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2021-05-10" --- # GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daeabb2d-715e-4893-b687-3d77321fd1a1.json) ## Summary The RSSB, located in London, is currently conducting a tender titled "GB-London: T1219 Anti-icing and de-icing mitigations for pantograph and Overhead Line Equipment." This procurement, which falls under the Research and Development Services category, is aimed at providing insights into how ice formation affects Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and finding innovative solutions to mitigate these issues. The tender is at the planning stage, with the submission deadline extended to 18 June 2021. The total contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, indicating a substantial opportunity for qualified suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on innovative engineering solutions. Businesses with expertise in materials science, environmental impacts on infrastructure, and railway systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project's focus on understanding ice formation in conjunction with external factors opens avenues for growth and collaboration within the rail industry, making it an attractive prospect for innovative suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 10 May 2021 for the following reason: Please note that we have granted an extension to the tender submission deadline from 04 June 2021 to 18 June 2021.(RSSB intends to procure research that sets out to provide the GB rail industry with a better understanding of how ice formation impacts Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), in order to identify novel anti-icing and de-icing mitigations to prevent and reduce ice formation issues from occurring. The project will take into account a range of external factors, notably the influence of surrounding materials and their conditions relating to the formation of ice (including icicle formation)) 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/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb | | 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 | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 10 May 2021 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb - 4 May 2021 at 07:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb - 8 Apr 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630af817-e956-4045-88f4-21722e95fbcb 10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1219-Anti-icing-and-de-icing-mitigations-for-pantograph-and-Overhead-Line-Equipment/9QRMEDP849 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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