Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-2558-731d-8f75-3cdefd373a87/gb-london-t1221-adhere-low-adhesion-driving-policies closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-London: T1221 ADHERE Low adhesion driving policies [RSSB](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rssb) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 1 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 5 Mar 2021 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This project aims to provide the GB rail industry with guidance and evidence on suitable low adhesion driving policies, to enable a more consistent and effective approach on traction and braking under low adhesion conditions, facilitating an improvement in safe performance. The project shall identify how drivers can make best use of available on-train equipment, producing separate guidance and evidence for: •Train Operating Companies (TOCs) •Freight Operating Companies (FOCs) •On-track machine (OTM) operators To support the above, the project shall also evaluate the intended and actual use of existing in-cab low adhesion warning lights, to propose the ideal driver and vehicle response, helping inform appropriate driving policies 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. PLEASE NOTE A supplier engagement meeting has been arranged for 11 February 2021 at 14:00 - 15:30. The meeting will be held remotely on Microsoft Teams The purpose of this meeting is to: •Provide an overview of the project •Provide interested suppliers an opportunity to discuss and better understand the research specification Suppliers should be prepared to discuss the following: •What resources and information would suppliers require, in order to deliver robust outcomes? •What are the challenges and barriers to delivering this work? What enablers would support successful delivery of the project? Suppliers wishing to attend the event must confirm the name and email address of all attendees to by 14:00 10 February, you will then be issued with an invite to the meeting. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e43c884d-ef55-4398-a91c-2bc72bf3833a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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