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

Tender description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 March 2022 for the following reason: Please note that the tender submission deadline has been extended by 24 hours from 07/03/22 14:00 to 08/03/22 14:00.(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.