Tender

1016654387 2025-SUS-007 Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), based in London, is currently in the Tender stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "1016654387 2025-SUS-007 Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions". This project falls under the research services category and aims to improve efficiency and standardisation in rail infrastructure through various objectives related to asset taxonomy and emission factors, among others. With a total estimated contract value of £150,000, submissions for this open competition are due by 6th May 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 6th April 2027. It is managed through an open procurement method, specifically designed to be below threshold competition, allowing electronic submissions via the Delta eSourcing platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail infrastructure research and development, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions that align with standardisation and sustainability goals. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, offering a chance to contribute to reducing variability in rail assessment while fostering industry advancements. Companies with expertise in developing standardised metrics, emission factors, and lifecycle analyses would be well-suited to effectively compete for this contract, potentially establishing themselves as key players in the future of sustainable rail infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1016654387 2025-SUS-007 Rail Infrastructure Carbon Conventions

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to procure a research supplier to deliver the project scope detailed in the Work Packages (WPs) detailed in the Project Scope. The Objectives of the RICCs are to: 1. Develop a GB rail specific translation of the ICMS 3 asset taxonomy that maintains full ICMS 3 compatibilities while enabling like-for-like comparison of assessments 2. Develop a proportionate, standardised set of GB-rail asset and works descriptors, together with a simplified uncertainty framework, to enable designers to consistently reuse and interpret past assessments and to clearly understand and communicate the associated levels of uncertainty 3. Establish a set of standardised GB rail component build-ups that make underlying assumptions explicit and consistent, reducing assessor variation and saving time by enabling faster, more efficient early-stage WLCAs 4. Establish a consolidated, GB rail appropriate set of default emission factors that standardises assumptions, reduces assessment variability, and delivers cost and time savings by enabling more consistent and efficient early-stage WLCAs 5. Define consistent, GB rail appropriate lifespan, replacement, and maintenance assumptions to reduce modelling variability and save time and cost by enabling more reliable, efficient early-stage WLCAs 6. Ensure the conventions are, as far as practicable, compatible with existing GB and EU standards and informed by recognised best practice both within rail and across other sectors. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./6UU9C87W2P To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6UU9C87W2P

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031567-2026
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, VCSE
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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