--- title: "RSSB2749 - T1166 Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions - Tender Deadline Extended to The 14th February" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2019-01-18" --- # RSSB2749 - T1166 Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions - Tender Deadline Extended to The 14th February Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f749325b-6c90-48c4-8116-94968f945cf2.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is seeking to undertake a research project titled "RSSB2749 - T1166 Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions." This tender is currently active, with the procurement process in the Tender stage. The tender is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 14th February 2019, and the contract period will commence on 21st February 2019, lasting until 31st July 2019. The estimated value of the project is £75,000, with a minimum value of £65,000, and it is being conducted via an open procedure under the procurement method. The project is located in London, with delivery addresses in the postal code area EC2M 2RB. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on transport infrastructure and engineering. Companies that can offer innovative methodologies and solutions to address the impacts of platform configurations on rolling stock modifications will be best positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to a broader range of suppliers, fostering diverse approaches and solutions in the industry. ## Notice The purpose of T1166 is to investigate high, tight, and high and tight platforms, to identify the extent in which these platforms are adversely impacting rolling stock modifications and the step / gap position at other locations. The research should select appropriate case study locations of high and tight platforms, to identify and understand the range of challenges and potential solutions required to minimise the adverse effect. Potential challenges and solutions are believed to depend on the platform configuration (e.g. height, offset, radius, curvature, cant, speed). Therefore, the research should focus on the platforms that are believed to most significantly impact rolling stock modifications and the wider network, and include a suitable range of approaches to mitigate the impact. The objectives for this work are: * Confirm the current locations of high, tight, and high and tight platforms that are adversely impacting rolling stock design, modifications and making the step gap worse at the majority of other platforms * Identify the underlying factors causing the adverse impact of high and tight platforms, and the possible solutions that may reduce the adverse impact of high and tight platforms * Undertake an economic assessment to determine the cost-effectiveness of possible solutions reducing the adverse impact of high and tight platforms, and bring the best wider economic benefits to industry * Develop a toolkit of options to minimise the adverse impact of high and tight platforms. This should include possible quick wins and transitions to long-term solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfc1a91-2000-4dbc-becb-ff5eb92468ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | 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 ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfc1a91-2000-4dbc-becb-ff5eb92468ed - 4 Jan 2019 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfc1a91-2000-4dbc-becb-ff5eb92468ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfc1a91-2000-4dbc-becb-ff5eb92468ed 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbbaa280-df87-4c39-8f39-30ed77d7c3e7 RSSB2749 - T1166 - Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' platforms on the overall PTI stepgap dimensions - I.T.T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8ea418e-cb83-423d-99ef-4cc805b18bdf RSSB2749 - T1166 - Minimising the impact of 'high and tight' - T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31de66c4-943b-4edd-b19d-00742d77ddac Commercial Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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