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title: "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4"
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# 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-b5fd17-0bad9ecb-c6ea-4b4d-9971-24bc4261fc6e

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is initiating a procurement process for research on low-carbon fuels for rail, titled "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4". This project aims to investigate the suitability of different low-carbon fuels in decarbonising railway traction emissions. The procurement falls under the "Research services" category and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th November 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the contract being carried out between 9th December 2024 and 7th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess research expertise in low-carbon technologies. With an estimated contract value between £25,000 and £50,000, participating in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio in sustainable energy solutions and open avenues for future collaborations in the green transport sector. Businesses specialising in environmental research, energy consultancy, and advanced fuel technologies would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which different 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/c330a4e1-da48-4846-9474-72299d89f6f3 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 7 Mar 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

- 30 Oct 2024 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c330a4e1-da48-4846-9474-72299d89f6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c330a4e1-da48-4846-9474-72299d89f6f3
  30th 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/MF7626J8KP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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