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title: "RSSB - Provision of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services"
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# RSSB - Provision of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7492a43-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking bidders for the "Provision of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services" contract, focusing on research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 23 February 2018. The required services include radiation consultancy, document development for regulatory compliance, and tailored training on radiation protection, all of which must be delivered to a location in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental safety services, radiation consultancy, and training in safety compliance. Companies with the technical capability to assist in regulatory documentation and training related to radioactive materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for long-term relationships with the rail industry could further enhance business prospects in this specialised field.

## Notice

Background The automatic warning system (AWS) train-borne subsystem includes a visual indicator unit in the driving cab, which is colloquially known as a 'sunflower' indicator. Further information about the AWS system is published in Railway Industry Guidance Note GKGN8675 issue two, which is available on the RSSB website (http://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GEGN8675%20Iss%202.pdf) RSSB has identified that a significant proportion of the AWS visual indicators supplied by various suppliers may contain tritium paint. Asset traceability limitations mean that it is not possible to precisely confirm the population and component identity of potentially affected indicators or on which trains they are fitted. Required services RSSB requires the following RPA services covering the following: * Radiation consultancy services in relation to documentation for regulatory compliance where the rail industry uses AWS visual indicator Units, specifically relating to the testing for leakage of radioactive material. * The development of template documents to act as industry guidance . * Provision of tailored training sessions for RSSB staff and invited rail industry specialists on radiation protection, specifically regulatory compliance when keeping and using radioactive material. * Further radiation consultancy services where required, for other potential radiation sources such subjects such as radon management, fire detection equipment and issues associated with non-ionising radiation protection. If your organisation has the technical capability to deliver the above please do contact us by Friday 29th of July.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a836a090-7fdd-4a3e-b978-f764d2546623 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a836a090-7fdd-4a3e-b978-f764d2546623

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a836a090-7fdd-4a3e-b978-f764d2546623
  18th July 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GEGN8675%20Iss%202.pdf

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