--- title: "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)" published: "2024-10-31" --- # GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4 Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7104d0-4650-4f1c-9758-74022c4e49ba.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has issued a tender for the procurement of research services under the title "Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4". This project is classified in the research services industry category and is designed to determine the suitability of various low-carbon fuels in reducing railway traction emissions. The procurement process, which is currently in the 'tender' stage, is being conducted through an open procedure. The task will be carried out across a broad geographical scope including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the UK, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include the tender period closing on 29th November 2024, and the contract period running from 9th December 2024 to 8th April 2025. The projected contract value ranges between £25,000 and £50,000 GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in fuel research and development, especially those focusing on environmental sustainability and decarbonisation technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to apply, provided they meet the selection criteria outlined in the procurement. Winning this contract could enable businesses to showcase their expertise in sustainable fuel solutions on an international scale and strengthen their market positioning in the green sector. This project is ideal for businesses with innovative research capabilities and a commitment to advancing eco-friendly rail technologies. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 31 October 2024 for the following reason: This notice has been withdrew and republished via the following access code: MF7626J8KP(RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which the following low-carbon fuels are suitable to play a role in the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08317189-745a-4de3-85aa-e939ffac44ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08317189-745a-4de3-85aa-e939ffac44ea - 30 Oct 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08317189-745a-4de3-85aa-e939ffac44ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08317189-745a-4de3-85aa-e939ffac44ea 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-899518074-Low-Carbon-Fuels-for-Rail-Research-SUS-TEC-2-Task-4/K4942S8H24 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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