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1054260192 T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing - Freight Vehicle Braking Research

RSSB

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSSB is planning two interdependent research services procurements, T1420 and T1421, focused on variability in freight vehicle braking-system components. The proposed programme covers identifying representative wagons, developing a static brake-testing plan, carrying out static brake testing and analysing the resulting data in detail. RSSB, a public undertaking based in London, will use market engagement to refine how these activities are allocated between the two procurements. The work is expected to support research into freight vehicle braking performance and includes coordination where different suppliers are appointed. The relevant service category is research services (CPV 73110000), with delivery locations and specific wagon testing sites to be established through the procurement planning.

This process is at the planning stage and is a preliminary market engagement, not an invitation to tender. RSSB currently expects to run two separate competitive tender exercises, although the allocation of research phases and activities remains under consideration. The planned contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027. The procurement is above the applicable threshold, and the recorded estimated value is £0. RSSB is seeking feedback on whether its proposed procurement and delivery timescales are achievable, as well as on additional testing or information requirements, data handover, communication, governance and coordination. Interested suppliers are expected to submit one Word or PDF response through the Delta eSourcing Message Centre by 12:00 on 12 August 2026.

The engagement will suit organisations able to contribute to freight-rail braking research, wagon identification, static brake testing and technical analysis of test data. Suppliers with practical knowledge of freight vehicle braking-system components and the ability to design or deliver structured testing programmes should prepare to assess the proposed scope. Analytical capability will be important, including turning test results into detailed findings and managing data handover. The work may also suit firms able to operate within a multi-supplier research programme, with clear communication, governance and coordination arrangements. RSSB has established the fundamental objectives and proposed technical scope, so participants should focus their feedback on delivery capability, testing requirements and workable programme arrangements rather than redesigning the core research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1054260192 T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing - Freight Vehicle Braking Research

Notice Description

RSSB is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to two proposed and interdependent research procurements, T1420 and T1421, concerning variability in freight vehicle braking-system components. The overall research programme is expected to include the identification of representative wagons, development of a static brake-testing plan, undertaking of static brake testing and detailed analysis of the resulting data. RSSB currently intends to procure the programme through two separate competitive tender exercises. The precise allocation of the phases and associated activities remains under consideration and may be informed by the responses received through this engagement. The purpose of the engagement is to: * understand supplier interest and capability across the proposed phases; * test whether the proposed procurement and delivery timescales are achievable; * understand how additional testing or information requirements arising during delivery should be managed; and * obtain feedback on data handover, communication, governance and coordination where different suppliers are appointed. RSSB has established the fundamental objectives and proposed technical scope of the research. This engagement is not intended to redesign the core requirement. Further information and the questions on which RSSB is seeking feedback are contained in the T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing - Freight Vehicle Braking Research, available through the Delta eSourcing portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./K9Q57CQDEN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K9Q57CQDEN

Planning Information

Interested suppliers must register or log in to the Delta eSourcing portal and access the T1420 and T1421 preliminary market engagement exercise using the link or access code provided in this notice. Suppliers should review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing and provide a written response to the questions contained in section 3. Responses should be provided in a single Word or PDF document and submitted as an attachment through the Delta eSourcing Message Centre for this exercise by 12:00 on 12 August 2026. When submitting a response, suppliers should use the message subject: T1420/T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Response – [Supplier name] Suppliers may also use the Message Centre to raise clarification questions concerning this engagement. Responses submitted by email or through any route other than the Delta eSourcing Message Centre may not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d65a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071661-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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