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976595394 T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lighting

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "976595394 T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lighting," with OptiConsulting Limited as the supplier. This contract involves research services and falls under the industry category of services. The procurement process was initiated as an open, below-threshold competition. The award was active with a contract period starting on 19 November 2025 and ending on 24 August 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was signed on 18 November 2025. Key dates included the tender publication on 15 September 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 13 October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research services, lighting technology, and train operations. By contributing to the RSSB's objectives, businesses can showcase their expertise in innovative lighting solutions and safety protocols for the rail industry. With a focus on automated headlight switching and Adaptive Driving Beam technology, companies involved in these technologies can benefit from industry-wide exposure and potential collaborations. The project management and understanding methodologies outlined in the criteria highlight opportunities for companies with strong experience and expertise in the domain, especially those with a strategic approach to risks and opportunities management.

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Notice Title

976595394 T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lighting

Notice Description

RSSB seeks to procure research to: *Provide insight on front-end lighting used on GB rolling stock; the assumptions made on their performance (both in term of visibility provided to the driver and warning to people on or near the line) *Indicate the degree of warning provided (in terms of distance between an oncoming train and the viewer) by front-end lighting that is: oCompliant with LOC&PAS (Rolling stock - Locomotive & Passenger) NTSN requirements oInstalled on pre-TSI (Technical Specification for Interoperability) vehicles, including yellow front-ends *Assess the variables that can degrade or drift and affect compliance with the requirements, and inspection or maintenance required to keep front-end lighting within limits *Assess the feasibility and potential benefits of automated headlight switching, with or without the added functionality of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlight technology that is available on road vehicles Successful delivery and implementation will: *Provide industry with evidence on the actual warning provided by the lighting specifications and their impact on safety protocols and train operations. This is intended to inform RSSB Standards Project 22-006 (which is planned to be completed by December 2026). This is also intended to inform an update to RIS-3437-TOM Defective On-Train Equipment and Rule Book Module GERT8000-TW5 Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment, by informing what arrangements remain safe when some external vehicle lighting becomes defective, but other lighting remains working. *Identify the potential advantages and risks of adopting automated headlight switching, with or without ADB headlight technology, considering the need for industry co-ordination. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001711947

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083410-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

OPTICONSULTING

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