Tender

949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two

RSSB

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Tender

16 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the project titled "949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two." This initiative falls under the research services industry category and is located in London, UK. It involves acquiring research to enhance the understanding of air quality on various classes of rolling stock. The open competition approach is employed as the procurement method, providing an equal opportunity for all contenders below the threshold. Key dates include the tender submission and enquiry deadline which is set for 13th June 2025, with the contract period planned from 17th July 2025 to 16th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental science, air quality assessment, and the rail sector. With a gross contract value of £120,000, it is highly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them with a distinctive chance to showcase innovation and technical prowess. The criteria for award emphasise quality attributes such as understanding, methodology, experience, and project management alongside pricing, ensuring that businesses with a strong track record can effectively compete.

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Notice Title

949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two

Notice Description

RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: *Expand the rail industry's understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes not previously tested, including different traction types *Establish the impact of the interventions made to Class 80x trains *Assess the viability of using handheld air quality monitoring devices for onboard air quality spot-checking in the future For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./J58847RG78 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J58847RG78

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05155b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022048-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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