Tender

GB-London: T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 1

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated a tender process for the project titled "GB-London: T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 1". This procurement falls under the research services industry category, with a focus on understanding and preventing wheel flats in freight wagons. The project is being conducted through an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10th January 2025, with the contract period running from 27th January 2025 to 27th June 2025. The contract is valued between £50,000 and £100,000. Delivery addresses for the outcomes of this research project span British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations due to the suitability considerations outlined by the contracting authority. The project's objective to develop actionable insights can be particularly appealing for businesses specialising in research services, railway maintenance, and safety solutions. Companies with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete and potentially secure the contract, thereby contributing to safer railway operations and enhancing their own industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 1

Notice Description

The overall project objective is to develop a detailed understanding of the circumstances and mechanisms that lead to wheel flats, and to provide actionable insight to operators and maintainers that can be used to reduce the risk of these developing in the future. 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-de02cc34-5a65-4b77-a6bd-2a23341a70c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3828243-dc34-42c5-b74b-a07056beb8d6
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

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