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title: "Economic benefits of having a connected rail corridor"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Economic benefits of having a connected rail corridor

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edc1da59-bff0-4ed9-b0dd-48c5f6e9ef96

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Economic benefits of having a connected rail corridor." This project falls under the category of research and development services and aims to enhance the rail industry's operational metrics through improved connectivity. A supplier event is scheduled for 16 December 2019, with an engagement end date set for 12 December 2019, and will take place in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early engagement to gain insights into the project’s scope and deliverables.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development, consultancy services, and rail projects. Companies that can contribute to the enhancement of rail passenger and freight operations through innovative connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this research initiative not only facilitates growth but also allows participating businesses to influence the development of metrics that could drive investment and promote innovation within the rail sector.

## Notice

This notification is to invite interested parties to attend a supplier event on 16 December 2019 on a new research project RSSB plan to commission. The aim of the project is to provide the rail industry with a set of tangible economic and financial metrics for potential improvement to rail passenger and freight operations enabled by better connectivity. A rail connected corridor providing track to train telecoms should unlock investment and promote innovation. The supplier event will offer more detail on the research idea and the challenges it intends to tackle. It will also be an opportunity to understand: * In-scope and out-of-scope areas of research * Project support and governance * Structure and deliverables * Project timeline Finally, the event will serve as an opportunity to register interest in the research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f1bb1f-2611-48d0-99c5-733838c16433 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 15:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f1bb1f-2611-48d0-99c5-733838c16433

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f1bb1f-2611-48d0-99c5-733838c16433
  29th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b88b575-f12a-4792-9cbd-71d8bdc93361
  T1204 Supplier Event - Agenda
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/626e9816-1568-48f9-a853-e4990586c5a7
  T1204 Economic benefits of having a rail connected corridor

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