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942051957 IMP-T1327 Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 13:33

Tender

29 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) focuses on a contract titled "Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights" within the research services industry. This tender was situated in London, United Kingdom, and pertains to investigating safety issues related to discrepancies in vehicle gauge dimensions near live overhead wires. Initial stages of the tender were active as of 29 May 2025, with a submission deadline on 27 June 2025. The award phase concluded with RSSB awarding the contract to DGauge Ltd on 6 October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8 November 2025 and ending on 5 August 2026. The procurement process employed an open, below-threshold competition method, focusing on sub-central government public authority needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services related to railway safety and standards. Companies with expertise in gauging and electrification standards would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth as it includes scope to influence potential changes in national safety standards. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive research findings that can influence technical notes would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open nature of the competition method offers an inclusive chance for diverse businesses, although the final stage received bids from larger firms, indicating a competitive landscape. With a considerable contract value of £120,000 gross, successful participants could leverage this project to enhance their portfolio in public transport infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

942051957 IMP-T1327 Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

Notice Description

This research intends to investigate the discrepancies between the maximum vertical dimensions within different gauges, which could create safety issues where such exceedances occur in the vicinity of live overhead wires. The results of this piece of work needs to provide robust evidence to inform the creation of a technical note and potential changes to gauging and electrification standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992873335

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DGAUGE

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