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title: "869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network"
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# 869271180 T1348 Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04871a

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is soliciting proposals for research services under the title "Assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network" within the research services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and a contract valued at GBP 196,542.50 was signed with Railfreight Consulting Limited on 21 October 2024. The tendering process used an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period ending on 10 September 2024. The research will be conducted throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that can provide valuable insights into railway speed and infrastructure. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract a good fit as RSSB considers this project suitable for smaller economic operators. Businesses capable of analysing railway operational efficiencies and delivering high-quality cost-benefit analysis will be well-positioned to compete and contribute to the advancement of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the railway sector.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. This project will determine and agree the criteria that a train must satisfy in order to safely travel at enhanced freight speeds, up to the maximum speed of the wagons. It will review if assumed braking capabilities in GKRT0075 and GMRT2045 are too conservative and can allow eligible freight trains to travel at an EF speed. This will be done by proposing a set of EF speed differentials for freight trains, using the Lambda value as explored in the T1266 'Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for freight' project. It will also assess the monetary benefits of using EF speeds by developing and applying a benefits analysis approach. If a set of EF speed differential can be proposed and justified technically and benefits wise, changes to relevant documentation and signalling will be proposed to enable industry to start using EF speeds. The research has been split up into the following five Phases. It is expected that a Steering Group meeting will be held at the completion of each phase to review the outputs. *Phase 1 - Line speed and signal distance suitability analysis for EF speed differentials *Phase 2 - Infrastructure compatibility with EF speed differentials *Phase 3 - Identifying a range of possible enhanced freight speeds *Phase 4 - Benefits assessment of EF speed differentials *Phase 5 - Operational considerations and next steps

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to assessing the benefits of enhanced freight speed differentials on the GB network. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y9C3SF8W5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037374-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,542 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAILFREIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037374-2024
- 2 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024277-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rssb.co.uk
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y9C3SF8W5
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=903874835
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3Y9C3SF8W5

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