Tender

966848603 T1387 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network

RSSB

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Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the RSSB in London, is focused on the research services industry. The tender titled "T1387: Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network" is currently active. RSSB, a public undertaking, has issued this tender to procure research services that aim to enhance safety risk modelling related to the European Train Control System (ETCS). The procurement is in the tender stage with an open competition method and a below-threshold category. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 8th August 2025 and the submission deadline on 15th August 2025. The contract period is slated to start on 9th September 2025 and end on 8th March 2026, offering a total contract value of up to £90,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in risk intelligence systems. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its openness to diverse tenderers. Successful businesses could gain substantial insights and experience by working with a prominent public sector body like RSSB, ultimately aiding their portfolio expansion and credibility in delivering high-quality, research-driven solutions within the public sector infrastructure. The tender evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality, with significant weight given to tenderers’ understanding, methodology, and project management capabilities, alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

966848603 T1387 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network

Notice Description

RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: *Investigate and agree on a suitable set of failures, hazards, and other incident precursors that risk intelligence systems could gather when ETCS is fitted. *Determine how to use this information to estimate safety risk in a robust, evidence-based method. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3FUAZUSE72 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3FUAZUSE72

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05625c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041410-2025
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Mar 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
Henry Ojo
Contact Email
henry.ojo@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

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