Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
The Helicon, 1 South Place
London
EC2M 2RB
Telephone
+44 2031425351
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.rssb.co.uk/standards/rssb-rule-book-app
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Railway safety, standards and research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Rulebook App
Reference number
697554661
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Rule Book App was launched to the industry as a purchasable product in 2018, whereby an organisation purchases a block of user licenses that can be redeemed by any user based on a valid organisation domain email or manually assigned. The Rule Book App leveraged RSSB’s single source component content management system for the creation of standards and rule book content within DITA XML, allowing for content to be published and personalised across multiple formats and devices. Prior to this, the Rule Book was only available in paper or PDF format published to RSSB’s website and created within desktop publishing tools i.e., Quark. The Rule Book App ensures the Rule Book and the instructions within it in are kept up to date and all workers are given easy access via their mobile device. The objective of this work is to ensure continuity of service for the significant portion of RSSB’s members and staff that rely on the Rule Book App as their primary source for rules information.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £455,220.5
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) intends to procure a contract for the Digital Rulebook App. The Rule Book App was launched to the industry as a purchasable product in 2018, whereby an organisation purchases a block of user licenses that can be redeemed by any user based on a valid organisation domain email or manually assigned. The Rule Book App leveraged RSSB’s single source component content management system for the creation of standards and rule book content within DITA XML, allowing for content to be published and personalised across multiple formats and devices. Prior to this, the Rule Book was only available in paper or PDF format published to RSSB’s website and created within desktop publishing tools i.e., Quark. The Rule Book App ensures the Rule Book and the instructions within it in are kept up to date and all workers are given easy access via their mobile device. The objective of this work is to ensure continuity of service for the significant portion of RSSB’s members and staff that rely on the Rule Book App as their primary source for rules information. It's envisaged that the contract term shall be 5 years with an option to extend based on supplier performance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding of specification and the business objectives / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Analytics of user viewed content / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Safety critical information protected against cyber-attacks / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Strong server and service resilience / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Battery efficient solution / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Automated error reporting / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / integrating with our single sign-on solutions / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Search content / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Knowledge of techniques and practices defined within ISO 27001 / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Performance optimisation and stability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Testing / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Plan / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Added value / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderers must demonstrate their staff have the required capabilities / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Firm Price / Weighting: 32
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Extension periods: The contract is subject to renewal on the supplier's performance during the contract and has an option to extend for a 12-month terms up to a maximum of 36 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-035554
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
697554661
Title
Digital Rulebook App
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mekon Limited
Mekon House, 31 - 35 St. Nicholas Way, Surrey
Sutton
SM1 1JN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02545311
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £455,220.5
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=801226899" target="_blank">https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=801226899
GO Reference: GO-202389-PRO-23614033
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
RSSB
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
RSSB
1 South Place
London
EC2M 2RB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
RSSB
1 South Place
London
EC2M 2RB
Country
United Kingdom