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977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), focuses on the research titled "977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements" in the services industry category. This initiative is set in the United Kingdom, specifically London, with RSSB as the buying organisation. The tender aimed to establish standardised platform designs for tram-trains in Great Britain, enhancing safety and accessibility. Initially active with a tender stage completing its process on 3rd October 2025, this contract has since progressed to award status as of 31st October 2025. The procurement operated under an open method, below the threshold for open competition, with the contract awarded to SYSTRA Limited for a value of £80,000, concluding on 4th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in infrastructure design and research services. By setting standards for tram-train platforms, companies engaged in this field can contribute to shaping national guidelines while enhancing their portfolio with government-backed projects. Large-scale enterprises like SYSTRA Limited are evidently suited to compete in such initiatives; however, the open competition approach likely allowed various businesses to bid, although no SME or VCSE bids reached the final stage. As developments in transport infrastructure remain a priority, this tender illustrates the potential for businesses to engage in evolving national projects that have long-term impacts on public transport systems.

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Notice Title

977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements

Notice Description

The objective of this research is to define a set of standardised tram-train platform arrangements suitable for use in Great Britain. These arrangements will help support safe, accessible, and cost-effective delivery of future tram-train schemes. The project will: *Develop practical platform interface designs that accommodate tram-train vehicle characteristics, accessibility requirements, and operational constraints such as curvature, cant, and clearance for the largest rolling stock likely to pass the infrastructure (typically freight services). *Support consistency across future schemes by providing clear, annotated arrangements that reduce the need for bespoke infrastructure and improve design efficiency in early project stages. *Inform national standards development, by providing evidence-based recommendations for updating existing infrastructure guidance or supporting the case for a dedicated tram-train platform standard. *Engage relevant industry stakeholders to ensure the outputs are feasible, widely applicable, and aligned with safety, operational, and regulatory expectations. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992881691

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059374
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072069-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 4 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

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