Tender

922804081 T1370 Developments on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locators

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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26 Mar 2025 at 11:35

Tender Notice
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07 Mar 2025 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is initiating a tender to commission research aimed at updating "Guidance on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locator for Railway Applications". This contract falls under the industry category of research services and is open for proposal submissions until 11 April 2025 at 12:00. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract value of £175,000. The location for the services spans British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, which commenced on 7 March 2025 and is set to start on 12 May 2025, concluding on 11 November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research, particularly SMEs. Companies with expertise in satellite positioning technology and rail applications are well-suited for this contract. The open procurement method allows greater accessibility and competition, promoting business growth for entities capable of delivering innovative research solutions that meet the current needs of the GB rail industry. Successful participation can lead to increased visibility and future contracts within the rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

922804081 T1370 Developments on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locators

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08/04/2025 Time: 12:00 Read: 11/04/2025 12:00 RSSB is seeking to procure research to inform the update of GEGN8578 "Guidance on the Use of On-Train Satellite Positioning Technology Based Locator for Railway Applications" to reflect the GB rail industry's needs today.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99191f0d-a671-4df9-a8e9-f64f82a5561f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2da7a5-de0f-4a26-b58d-e90d91ed1b58
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
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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