Notice Information
Notice Title
963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
Notice Description
This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and identifying pilot opportunities for first-of-a-kind implementation. The project aims to reduce costs and complexity for freight site access while maintaining safety and operational standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982488987
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-055b52
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059407-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
- £120,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £144,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £11,806,200 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Aug 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 8 Sep 20255 months ago
- Contract Period
- 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- RSSB
- Contact Name
- Procurement Team
- Contact Email
- procurement@rssb.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- 020 3142 5351
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059407-2025
24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038319-2025
8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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