--- title: "Request for information, an alternative solution for safer operation of DEPLOYING, CHANGING AND REMOVING Temporary speed restrictions on rail tracks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2023-01-16" --- # Request for information, an alternative solution for safer operation of DEPLOYING, CHANGING AND REMOVING Temporary speed restrictions on rail tracks Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0397a7.json) ## Summary The Connected Places Catapult is planning to launch a tender for the project titled "Request for information, an alternative solution for safer operation of DEPLOYING, CHANGING AND REMOVING Temporary speed restrictions on rail tracks" in the goods category, under the industry classification of Electronic bulletin boards and Metal. The tender aims to investigate solutions to improve staff safety and reduce delays during speed restriction operations. An industry webinar is scheduled for 9th Feb 2023 to provide further information for interested parties. This tender by Connected Places Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in rail safety solutions, technology innovation, and transportation services to compete. The procurement is at the planning stage and offers a chance for suppliers to propose creative and effective solutions to enhance safety and operational efficiency within the rail network. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the Connected Places Catapult and respond to the upcoming tender to potentially secure contracts and contribute to the improvement of rail infrastructure and services. ## Notice Network Rail prioritises the safety of its workers, passengers and freight users. This project investigates solutions to improve staff safety and reduce delays during deploying, changing, and removing temporary speed restrictions, while also delivering benefits to passengers and freight users. In the attached challenge statement document, the challenge and the customer requirements have been described. As we want to keep the suppliers thinking outside of the box and come up with a creative/innovative solution, any new ideas are welcome by returning the completed Response document. If interested, please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register We will be holding an industry webinar on 9th Feb 2023, please provide the names, job title and email address for those attending from your organisation via the email facility on the portal as per above link. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Network Rail prioritises the safety of its workers, passengers and freight users. This project investigates solutions to improve staff safety and reduce delays during deploying, changing, and removing temporary speed restrictions, while also delivering benefits to passengers and freight users. In the attached challenge statement document, the challenge and the customer requirements have been described. As we want to keep the suppliers thinking outside of the box and come up with a creative/innovative solution, any new ideas are welcome by returning the completed Response document. Network Rail (NR), the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) and Connected Places Catapult are publishing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage with the wider market for services or solutions to improve the deployment and display of temporary speed information. A configurable and intelligent solution for temporary speed restrictions is sought that will improve staff safety and reduce delays caused by reconfiguration. It is desirable to have a solution that can be used across the entire UK rail network. The challenge statement is an accompanying document to the PIN and describes the problem, its context, and the key requirements for a solution. Potential suppliers are asked to respond to this notice and explain the capabilities of their products or solutions that are currently available, or near-market prototype maturity. The PIN offers the market a convenient way to engage with NR and share product or service's unique selling points and how they can solve this challenge. NR has a specific and upcoming need for solutions and needs support from one or more suppliers to address the challenge. There is no presumption that respondents will have previous experience operating in a rail environment, and a variety of potential solutions are sought. If interested, please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will be able to download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register We will be holding an industry webinar on 9th Feb 2023, please provide the names, job title and email address for those attending from your organisation via the email facility on the portal as per above link. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001219-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 16 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Apr 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48813100 - Electronic bulletin boards ## Release History - 16 Jan 2023 at 09:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001219-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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