Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-5e93-72a6-b0fd-9b04cf10f57d/gb-london-t1164-02-the-future-of-hvac-refrigerant-systems-for-rail-vehicles

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GB-London: T1164-02 - The Future of HVAC refrigerant systems for rail vehicles

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Estimated value

£50,000 to £100,000

Published

6 Aug 2019

Deadline

Closed

2 Sept 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This research will establish the feasibility of changes to refrigerants and/or HVAC systems used in rail vehicles, leading to documented guidance that will inform industry decision making. The research should also determine whether current rail standards require clarification to accommodate the use of new gases.

The objectives of this work include:

•determining the availability and cost of candidate refrigerants, particularly those used in other modes of transport;

•compiling the costs of adapting existing HVAC systems to take new refrigerants in terms of time, money and size of modified units;

•establishing the real risks of increased flammability of alternative refrigerants, and how these can be addressed;

•comparing the costs to convert HVAC systems to take new refrigerants to those of alternative technological solutions available on the market.

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.

## CPV classification

Research services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4ae415fd-2b64-45bf-a1a6-4aedeba05460)

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