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 Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated an open procurement process titled "T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two," aimed at the research industry category. This tender, with an estimated value of £100,000, invites submissions by 13th June 2025. Based in London, UK, RSSB seeks to address air quality issues across various types of rolling stock. This tender is currently at the 'tender' stage, offering a unique research opportunity within the public authority - sub-central government classification. Contracts are expected to commence on 17th July 2025 and conclude by 16th February 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental science or transport safety. The process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), underlining RSSB's commitment to inclusivity and competition. Businesses adept in research, air quality monitoring, or the development of testing technologies are particularly well-placed to compete. The contract prioritises quality metrics such as understanding methodology, experience and individual expertise, alongside pricing submissions, thereby focusing on both quantitative and qualitative value delivery.

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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-05155c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022049-2025
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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