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

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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31 Jan 2025 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has awarded a contract titled "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4" in the research services industry category. This procurement, located in various regions including the UK, the Channel Islands, and Europe, was conducted through an open procedure. The tender process closed on 15th December 2024, with the contract commencing on 16th December 2024 and concluding on 15th April 2025. The contract, valued at £36,526.75, has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and low-carbon technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By contributing to the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions, winning this tender can enhance a company's portfolio and provide exposure to critical industry challenges. Businesses with expertise in sustainable fuels, rail systems, and environmental impact assessments are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering innovations and driving growth within the sustainable transport sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c682580-1d09-4455-82a0-9eb9f643c525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0422dbc-d457-49b8-aebf-2b57c3f14b35
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
SME, 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
£36,526 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,526 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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