Tender

1022581808 T1415 AI-Enabled Assessment of Safety Critical Communication Quality

RSSB

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, RSSB, located in London, United Kingdom, has initiated an open competitive tender titled "1022581808 T1415 AI-Enabled Assessment of Safety Critical Communication Quality" within the research services category. The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage and seeks to develop a roadmap leveraging AI for analysing communication within the rail industry. The tender notice was published on 23rd March 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 8th April 2026, and final submissions due by 15th April 2026. The procurement is valued at £100,000 GBP, below the public sector threshold, with efforts aimed at fostering technological advancements in research services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI technology and research services focused on safety and communications. Companies with expertise in the rail industry and experience in delivering innovative technological solutions would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs), presenting growth potential for businesses capable of providing high-quality service and managing project risks efficiently. With award criteria focusing on tenderer’s experience, project management skills, and cost effectiveness, businesses with competitive pricing and substantial expertise in AI deployment can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

1022581808 T1415 AI-Enabled Assessment of Safety Critical Communication Quality

Notice Description

This research aims to focus on developing a use case driven roadmap of how AI can be safely, effectively, and sustainably deployed to enhance the analysis of SCC across the rail industry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3FB3S4DDKG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3FB3S4DDKG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06715a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026252-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

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