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1054806395 T1425 Further analysis of static brake data from freight vehicles

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)

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12 Aug 2026 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is seeking research services to analyse static brake data from freight vehicles. The work aims to improve understanding of how braking-system behaviour may contribute to wheel flats and how such defects could be avoided. It builds on earlier research that explored the objectives but focused mainly on collecting data, so this requirement is for further analysis and interpretation. The work is delivered for RSSB and relates to freight railway safety in the United Kingdom. Suppliers with expertise in rail braking systems, freight vehicles, wheel–rail interaction, wheel-flat formation, railway safety research, and analysis of operational or engineering data are likely to find the subject relevant. The requirement is a service rather than the supply of equipment or construction works.

The procurement has reached tender: RSSB invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 28 August 2026 at 12:00, and offers were due by 11 September 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was allowed through the buyer’s e-sourcing portal. The single contract was planned to run from 28 September 2026 to 31 December 2026. Its estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT and £60,000 including VAT. The evaluation gives 40% to the tenderer’s approach and methodology, 40% to expertise and experience, and 20% to project cost. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The requirement was not divided into multiple competing lots.

This opportunity suits a specialist rail research consultancy, engineering consultancy, university or other analytical organisation able to investigate the relationship between freight-vehicle braking behaviour and wheel flats. Strong candidates will be able to design and explain a credible research methodology, analyse static brake data, interpret results in an operational railway context, and translate findings into practical measures for avoiding wheel-flat formation. Relevant expertise in freight rolling stock, braking systems, wheel condition, railway safety or railway data analysis would support a competitive response. Demonstrable expertise and experience carry 40% of the evaluation, matching the weighting for the proposed approach and methodology. The requirement is expressly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so participation is not limited to large suppliers, although bidders must have sufficient specialist capability to deliver the analytical work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1054806395 T1425 Further analysis of static brake data from freight vehicles

Notice Description

The high-level objective of this work is to further our understanding of the relationship between braking system behaviour and the potential creation of wheel flats, and how these may be avoided. T1350 WP3 has done a significant amount of analysis in exploring the objectives set in the research, but the primary focus of the work was on data collection. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./7AAFM7BETR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7AAFM7BETR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e23c
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076604-2026
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, 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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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
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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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