Planning

966979347 Market Engagement Questionnaire T1396 Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), based in London, is planning a procurement process concerning the reduction of service disruptions caused by bridge strikes. The process is categorised under the services industry, specifically relating to research services. Currently, in the planning stage, RSSB is conducting market engagement to gather insights before the tender process begins in September 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit a summary of their capabilities by 1st August 2025. The tender, with the title "966979347 Market Engagement Questionnaire T1396 Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes," is expected to commence in November 2025 and conclude by November 2026, offering a project value of up to £120,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services that aim to contribute innovative solutions in transport and infrastructure sectors. Companies with expertise in developing practical, evidence-based recommendations and interventions will find this project particularly suitable. Engaging with the RSSB in the preliminary stages allows businesses to shape the tender specifications actively, facilitating enhanced alignment with project objectives and potentially fostering long-term partnerships. This process is ideal for enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and work within a highly specialised area of research and development.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

966979347 Market Engagement Questionnaire T1396 Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to produce a robust, practical, and evidence-based understanding of how bridge strikes can be more effectively prevented, and to recommend proportionate, modern interventions that reflect today's operational environment. In advance of the tender process expected to start in September 2025, we are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./FQJYU3J9K9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FQJYU3J9K9

Planning Information

In advance of the tender process expected to start in September 2025, we are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. Given the envisaged scope of work, we would be pleased to receive a short response (up to 5 pages) setting out your potential interest and further information you believe to be relevant using the structure suggested below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-056229-2025-07-18T14:05:05+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-18T14:05:05+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-056229",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVGN-9767-BLPT",
            "name": "Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVGN-9767-BLPT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "25 Fenchurch Avenue,",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC3M 5AD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "email": "Procurement@RSSB.co.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 2031425651"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVGN-9767-BLPT",
        "name": "Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "In advance of the tender process expected to start in September 2025, we are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. Given the envisaged scope of work, we would be pleased to receive a short response (up to 5 pages) setting out your potential interest and further information you believe to be relevant using the structure suggested below.",
                "dueDate": "2025-08-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "041327-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-18T14:05:05+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-056229",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "966979347 Market Engagement Questionnaire T1396 Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes",
        "description": "The aim of this project is to produce a robust, practical, and evidence-based understanding of how bridge strikes can be more effectively prevented, and to recommend proportionate, modern interventions that reflect today's operational environment. In advance of the tender process expected to start in September 2025, we are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./FQJYU3J9K9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FQJYU3J9K9",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73110000",
                        "description": "Research services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 120000,
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-11-02T23:59:59+00:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}