Tender

GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is initiating a procurement process for research on low-carbon fuels for rail, titled "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4". This project aims to investigate the suitability of different low-carbon fuels in decarbonising railway traction emissions. The procurement falls under the "Research services" category and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th November 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the contract being carried out between 9th December 2024 and 7th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess research expertise in low-carbon technologies. With an estimated contract value between £25,000 and £50,000, participating in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio in sustainable energy solutions and open avenues for future collaborations in the green transport sector. Businesses specialising in environmental research, energy consultancy, and advanced fuel technologies would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which different low-carbon fuels are suitable to play a role in the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bad9ecb-c6ea-4b4d-9971-24bc4261fc6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c330a4e1-da48-4846-9474-72299d89f6f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 7 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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