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title: "Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f9"
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buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f9

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated an open procurement process to secure research services aimed at enabling unplanned bi-directional running on lines signalled for single-direction use. This project, titled "Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction [T1354]," falls under the research services industry category and seeks innovative approaches to improve operational responses to incidents, ensuring quicker and more efficient management. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a final submission deadline of 30th November 2024. The contract period is projected to last 360 days, beginning 2nd December 2024. This procurement opportunity is UK-based and accepts electronic and written submissions.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in railway operations, safety research, and incident management. Businesses equipped with the capabilities to develop less resource-intensive, yet robust control measures for bi-directional train operation would find this contract highly relevant. The research aims to address existing operational challenges, making it an attractive prospect for firms specialising in innovative and practical railway solutions. The RSSB's role as the contracting authority reinforces the opportunity's credibility and potential for long-term engagement in the rail industry.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NE739EZXT3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035348-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB) |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035348-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rssb.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NE739EZXT3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./NE739EZXT3

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