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GB-London: 922684943 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication Sys

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is seeking a contractor to develop a strategy and roadmap for the transition from the Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). This procurement process is in the tender stage and is categorised under research services. The opportunity spans across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 26th February 2025, with the contract set to commence on 5th May 2025 and conclude on 4th May 2026. The project budget ranges from £100,000 to £500,000 and follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in telecommunications, transport infrastructure, and strategic consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to identify key stakeholders, address GB-specific challenges, and establish milestones that will facilitate the phased implementation of the new railway communication system, presenting substantial prospects for engagement and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 922684943 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication Sys

Notice Description

RSSB is planning to commission research to develop an outline strategy, for the migration to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) from Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R), to act as a starting point that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased roadmap that will follow. 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-e4200ca4-1c1b-48bf-9c6f-e9dac2eb2023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce996f27-1c60-4bd1-8cf6-f4cafbef1668
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2026 6-12 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425651

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

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