Tender

958036535 T1388 Reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is currently running a public procurement process under the open competition method to commission research services aimed at reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge. This project seeks to enhance electrical safety from the 750 V DC conductor rail system and explore potential adaptations for other purposes. Being a tender stage procurement, it allows interested suppliers to submit their proposals. The closing date for tender submission is 17th July 2025, with an enquiry deadline by 10th July 2025. The contract is valued at £140,000 (ex-VAT) and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude by 7th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in electrical safety and railway systems, to engage with a reputable public body, fostering business growth and innovation. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process explicitly supports their participation. The tender criteria focus on quality, emphasising a bidder’s methodology, expertise, and project management skills, thus benefiting firms with robust experience and innovative approaches in the field.

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Notice Title

958036535 T1388 Reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine what space could be available in the lower sector gauge (vehicle and infrastructure) to fit different / additional equipment, that improves electrical safety from the 750 V DC conductor rail system as well as potentially for other purposes. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5825NRW8X6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5825NRW8X6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05498c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2025
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Jul 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
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

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