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1016654387 Expressions of Interest into the Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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PlanningUpdate

25 Feb 2026 at 17:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking located in London, UK, is inviting expressions of interest in a procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest into the Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions." This opportunity falls under the industry category of research services and is currently in the planning stage. Businesses are encouraged to engage by submitting their capabilities and experience for collaboration or joint submissions. The engagement milestone is scheduled for 6th March 2026, with the contracting period set to begin on 1st June 2026 and end on 31st May 2027. The gross contract value is estimated at GBP 120,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure and carbon conventions. Collaborative bids or consortiums are welcome, providing a chance to pool skills and resources for a successful delivery. Ideal participants are those with proven capabilities in environmental impact assessment or sustainable practices within the rail industry. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to notable growth in industry reputation and partnership networks, especially for companies ready to lead in innovative sustainable solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1016654387 Expressions of Interest into the Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions

Notice Description

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. 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), 6th March 2026 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017304149

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017108-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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