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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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24 Sep 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of research services under the title "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations." This tender falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000) and covers a wide range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and the tender period will close on 11th October 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2024 and end on 1st December 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those capable of providing detailed economic analysis and evidence to support investment decisions. This contract will be especially beneficial for organisations aiming to expand their influence in sectors related to railway infrastructure and safety standards. Although RSSB has indicated that the opportunity is not specifically targeted at SMEs, it is open to VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), making it an attractive proposition for entities within these communities that possess the expertise to deliver high-quality research services. The procurement highlights the need for a contemporary understanding of the cost impacts of low adhesion on the Great British mainline, making it an ideal opportunity for firms specialising in transport economics and infrastructure analysis.

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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-aa4d58d2-a295-4393-bb17-ca8306294e2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e2a7e-d8f3-41be-a3cb-44db5bf32d71
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425351

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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