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942051957 IMP-T1327 Market Engagement Questionnaire: Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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PlanningUpdate

06 May 2025 at 15:07

Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is the buying organisation commissioning a research service to analyse the compatibility of the maximum height of standard vehicle gauges with minimum overhead line contact wire heights. This procurement process, situated under the planning stage, focuses on services within the research industry category, and is located in London, United Kingdom. RSSB intends to award a contract valued at £120,000 gross (£100,000 net) with a projected start date of 31st July 2025 and an end date of 30th May 2026. Currently, a market engagement questionnaire is due by 14th May 2025, requiring interested parties to understand and prepare for engagement, and a future notice is expected by 19th May 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in engineering assessments and safety compliance within the railway industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical analysis related to vehicle and infrastructure compatibility stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. Engaging with the RSSB through this opportunity can enhance business visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the rail sector and broader transport infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

942051957 IMP-T1327 Market Engagement Questionnaire: Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

Notice Description

RSSB is planning to commission research to carry out a gauging and electrical clearance analysis to advise on the compatibility of the maximum height of standard vehicle gauges with minimum overhead line contact wire heights. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947410996

Planning Information

Questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019184-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
+44 2031425651

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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