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Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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31 Jul 2025 at 09:05

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30 Jul 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, is undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats". This initiative falls under the services category and specifically involves research services within the rail industry. As part of the planning stage, suppliers are encouraged to participate in a market engagement questionnaire. The deadline for the submission is the 15th of August, 2025, at 12pm. The expected start date for contracting is the 5th of January, 2026. The procurement process is grounded in the legal framework UKPGA: 2023/54.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail industry research services, particularly those with expertise in static brake testing and wheel flat prevention. Suppliers can leverage this engagement to showcase their capabilities and experience, potentially fostering relationships and growth within the rail sector. Small to large research organisations, innovators in rail technology, or consultancy firms focused on transport safety and efficiency would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can enhance visibility and lead to future project opportunities with the RSSB and other public bodies.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats

Notice Description

In advance of the tender process expected to start between late 2025 and early 2026, 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 by 15th August 2025 at 12pm. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969854032

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044598-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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