Tender

922684943 T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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05 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has issued a tender titled "922684943 T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile" in the research services category. The procurement is in the tender stage with the deadline for receipt of tenders amended to 16 April 2025 at 12:00. The contract involves developing a migration strategy for FMRCS and creating a detailed, phased roadmap for industry stakeholders, addressing GB specific challenges and opportunities. The tender covers the entire United Kingdom, and submissions are to be made electronically or in writing, with the bid opening scheduled for 7 April 2025 in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that can contribute innovative strategies for the railway sector's technological transition. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, offering a competitive edge that aligns with RSSB’s vision for industry upgrades. Companies specialising in strategic planning, stakeholder analysis, and phased project implementation will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their expertise and capabilities, offering considerable growth potential in the railway industry.

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Notice Title

922684943 T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a migration strategy for the transition to FMRCS. It will provide industry with route map that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork Ffor a more detailed, phased route map that will possibly follow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a migration strategy for the transition to FMRCS. It will provide industry with route map that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased route map that will possibly follow.

Renewal: As specified within the tender documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011307-2025
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
Not specified
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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