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Published 21 Jan 2022

GB-London: T1266 Exploring the cost of using default ETCS braking values for Freight

Rail Safety and Standards Board · London

Key facts

Estimated value
£500,000
Closing date
07 Mar 2022
Contract starts
10 Apr 2022
Contract ends
13 Mar 2023
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Central government

Description

The primary aim of T1266 project is to determine the effects of replacing the 'brake force' metric for defining brake performance with 'braked weight percentage' or Lambda for dissemination to the rail freight community. Using a mix real-word data and modelling, it will consider the use of "default" values (based on minimum braking performance requirements described in GMRT2045) compared to actual Lambda values explore possible improvements in freight operations, including improved permissible speeds, pathing and operational reliability.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

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