Tender

966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched a tender titled "966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders". This procurement process, under the tender stage, is in the services category and specifically focuses on research services to understand and mitigate occupational health risks associated with silica dust in the rail industry. This open competition, set in London, invites submissions until 20 August 2025, with an enquiry deadline on 13 August 2025. The procurement, justified under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, aims to enhance safety measures in rail depots, particularly concerning respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and amorphous silica.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in occupational health, environmental safety, and the rail industry. Companies with expertise in research services and those capable of innovating safety protocols would find this project highly suitable. The emphasis on tenderers' understanding, experience, project management skills, and cost control opens avenues for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate quality-driven methodologies and efficient execution plans. With an overall budget of up to £120,000, this project also offers potential long-term collaboration opportunities within the rail sector.

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Notice Title

966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders

Notice Description

This project has two key aims: * Improve the GB rail industry's understanding and identify appropriate mitigations to the exposure risks associated with the creation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and non-crystalline (amorphous) silica for staff when undertaking sander replenishment, maintenance and testing activities in depots, sidings and within passenger trains that are fitted with internal sand fillers. * Provide enhanced knowledge on how the risk of RCS and amorphous silica compares between sand alternatives and GB rail sand * The final outputs should be actionable, providing recommendations that directly inform industry practices to mitigate RCS and amorphous silica risks. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./W6X3J8639Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W6X3J8639Y

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042390-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 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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