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998299203 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom, is initiating a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)." This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights on wheel slide protection (WSP) systems used in Great Britain passenger trains. The industry category is research services, with the procurement valued at £30,000 GBP gross (£25,000 GBP net). Interested suppliers are invited to submit a summary of their capabilities and experience by 15 December 2025, ahead of the scheduled contract period from 2 March 2026 to 2 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in WSP systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive research services. Collaborative submissions are encouraged, allowing companies to combine expertise and enhance their offerings. Such businesses, including industry experts and research organisations, stand to benefit by showcasing their capabilities and potentially participating in future tenders. The engagement seeks to establish a robust knowledge base of WSP systems, thus offering a platform for companies to influence and contribute to the ongoing advancements within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

998299203 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)

Notice Description

This knowledge search aims to provide an accessible reference on WSP systems in use on GB passenger trains. Specifically, the knowledge search shall: *Provide an overview on the principles of WSP systems *Describe how WSP systems are integrated into brake system architecture *Outline the efficiency of current WSP systems *Provide an overview of WSP systems currently fitted onto GB rolling stock *Outline capabilities to monitor WSP activity It is expected that the knowledge search shall be delivered by an industry expert on WSP systems. 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 knowledge search. We welcome collaborative submissions or consortia, where expertise may be shared between organisations. If responding jointly, please specify the lead contact and delivery roles for each party. We are seeking to receive a response by 12:00PM (GMT), 15 December 2025 setting out your potential interest and further information you believe to be relevant using the structure suggested For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./692M45SW84 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/692M45SW84

Planning Information

To be reviewed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078762-2025
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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