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1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry

RSSB

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSSB is commissioning research services on the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the Great Britain rail industry. The work will examine gaps in engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure and waste-management processes. It will develop a proportionate method for assessing PFAS-related emissions and waste impacts, and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-related change throughout the railway asset lifecycle. The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives. Its intended users include rail asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain, supporting consistent, risk-informed decisions across the industry. The main procurement category is services, specifically research services.

The process reached tender: RSSB invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 11 August 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses by 25 August 2026 at 12:00. The single contract is planned to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027. Its estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Offers will be evaluated on quality and price: understanding and methodology accounts for 40%; experience and individual expertise, 25%; project-management planning and engagement, 15%; project-management risks and opportunities, 5%; and project cost, 15%. Electronic submission is allowed.

This opportunity suits research consultancies and specialist rail, environmental, chemical-safety, engineering, assurance or waste-management firms able to investigate PFAS across a complex industrial supply chain. Strong candidates will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues, a robust and proportionate research methodology, relevant experience and individual technical expertise. The work calls for capability in assessing emissions and waste impacts, reviewing engineering and safety processes, materials disclosure and assurance arrangements, and developing practical guidance that can be applied across the asset lifecycle. Suppliers should also be able to plan and manage stakeholder engagement, identify and address project risks and opportunities, and test recommendations through three case studies, including fluorine-free firefighting-foam transition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the GB rail industry. The project will assess gaps in existing engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure and waste-management processes; develop a proportionate approach for assessing PFAS-related emissions and waste impacts; and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-driven change across the railway asset lifecycle. The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives, and will support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./SVV388EJR7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SVV388EJR7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d574
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071303-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 May 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
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
Postcode Area
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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