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GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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30 Jan 2025 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations." This contract falls under the Research services industry category. The awarded contract is valued at £87,171.24 and will be executed from 27 November 2024 to 26 December 2025, covering locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the tendering process was completed with key dates noted, including the tender period ending on 26 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, particularly those capable of providing detailed economic analysis to guide investment in low adhesion mitigation for railway operations. While RSSB is interested in suppliers of various scales, the contract was awarded to Systra, noting the inclusive nature for VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises). Businesses with expertise in economic research and those that can deliver precise, impactful data to inform infrastructure decisions would find this tender highly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to: *Establish a contemporary understanding of cost impacts of low adhesion on the GB mainline *Provide an appropriate level of granularity to help inform low adhesion investment decisions for specific routes and fleets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d6d6fb7-5299-46ec-b603-07de653f265c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b978c4-f01f-46ee-b2c3-031766774670
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£87,171 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 26 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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