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1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking in the UK rail industry, is inviting suppliers to contribute to the "Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2" project. This tender process, under the "tender" stage, offers an opportunity for service providers to update the GSM-R failure model starting from June 2026 with an end date in September 2026. The contract, situated in London and classified under research services (CPV 73110000), is open for submissions until 15 May 2026 and enquiries until 8 May 2026. The estimated contract value is set at £66,400 (net) with an open procurement method, presenting a below-threshold competitive process.

This tender provides promising avenues for entities adept in quantified risk analysis and statistical techniques, particularly those with up-to-date expertise in the Safety Risk Model and rail safety. The requirement for a nuanced understanding of the rail sector suggests that firms specialising in risk assessment, rail research services, and safety standards would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The evaluation criteria, emphasizing understanding, methodology, and individual expertise, underscore the importance of thorough industry knowledge and strategic project management, offering business growth opportunities for a range of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative research services in the rail industry.

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Notice Title

1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking support from an external supplier to update the GSM R failure model, with the work expected to be carried out between June and September 2026. The supplier should have experience in quantified risk analysis and statistical techniques, up to date knowledge of the Safety Risk Model, and a strong understanding of the rail industry, particularly rail safety. This document sets out the tasks required, together with their objectives, required skills, timescales, and estimated effort. The following tasks to update the GSM-R failures model are in scope: 1.Update the knock-on risk component of the GSM-R failures model 2.Update the GSM-R failures model to SRM v10 3.Update other key assumptions of GSM-R failures model 4.Recalculate results of GSM-R failures model 5.Final report For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./GZ3U5973UV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GZ3U5973UV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038799-2026
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
£66,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 1-6 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
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
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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

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