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1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path

RSSB

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13 Oct 2026 at 11:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSSB is seeking research services on whether and how to describe a train’s complete route in greater detail than the current timetable allows using TIPLOC locations. The work is for the Great Britain rail industry. It must identify the information, data and technical requirements for a more granular path description, show how it could work alongside existing railway systems, and assess potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations. This is a single research commission rather than a purchase of railway equipment or a timetable system. The findings are intended to help the industry understand the feasibility and likely effects of improving how train paths are described.

RSSB invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender set an enquiry deadline of 27 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC and a submission deadline of 10 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 7 December 2026 to 6 October 2027. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT (£144,000 including VAT). There is one lot, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Evaluation is based on understanding and methodology (40%), expertise and planning (30%), risks, opportunities and engagement (15%), and project cost (15%).

This opportunity suits research consultancies and specialist rail-industry teams able to combine timetable and operational knowledge with data and technical analysis. A strong bid will need to explain a credible methodology for assessing a more detailed train-path description, demonstrate expertise and a deliverable plan, and address risks, opportunities and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Suppliers should be capable of examining how a proposed approach would fit alongside existing railway systems and translating technical findings into practical implementation considerations for the Great Britain rail industry. The evaluation gives most weight to the quality of the proposed understanding, methodology, expertise and planning, so relevant research experience and a clear, well-resourced delivery approach are central to competing; price accounts for a smaller share.

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Notice Title

1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path

Notice Description

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train's full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLOC-based timetable. The research will consider the information, data and technical requirements needed, demonstrate how a more granular path description could work alongside existing railway systems, and explore the potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations for the GB rail industry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./8D5Z4669FC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8D5Z4669FC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07865b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096458-2026
Current Stage
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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
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Oct 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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