Request for Information (RFI) Track Worker Safety Innovation

Network Rail (NR) and the Connected Places Catapult are publishing this notice to explore the state of the market in relation to the challenge described below. Innovative ideas are required to provide additional safety to maintenance teams (Track Workers) of pre-planned engineering works. The solution should:

• Be deployable by maintenance teams on the track

• Maximise the safety of track workers in addition to Applying EPR (Engineering Possession Reminder).

• Signaller cannot override it remotely

• Specifically, for lines monitored using Axle Counters

• Solution could be any innovative ideas to bring additional safety for Track Workers.

We will be holding an industry webinar on 15th April 2021, please Register at link if you are interested in attending or for more information:

https://cp.catapult.org.uk/event/track-worker-safety-innovation-awareness-and-information-webinar/

Additional information:

Please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest in this project. You will be able to download the RFI documents and you can submit your proposal on the same site: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

CPV Codes:

16800000 : Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery

31700000 : Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

32440000 : Telemetry and terminal equipment

34630000 : Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

34900000 : Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

42990000 : Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

44400000 : Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

50200000 : Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

72000000 : IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 : Research and development services and related consultancy services