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title: "GB-London: 949816391 - T1382 - Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two"
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# GB-London: 949816391 - T1382 - Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe4ec28-38e3-438c-835f-728f34fca629

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by BIP Solutions Limited focused on a research project titled "GB-London: 949816391 - T1382 - Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two." This initiative, classified under Research services, aims to enhance the rail industry's understanding of air quality within different train classes, including assessing the viability of handheld air quality monitoring devices. The tender was part of a complete award stage as of 2nd September 2025, with the procurement beginning on 19th August 2025 and concluding by 18th March 2026. Although the procurement method details were not disclosed, the contract's services span a large geographical area, including the UK and several international locations, which could allow for extensive collaboration.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies specializing in environmental research services, particularly those with capabilities in air quality analysis and rail industry technical consulting. Large-scale organisations like Ricardo-AEA Ltd, who was awarded the contract, would find this contract particularly suited due to its potential to leverage comprehensive research methodologies and advanced technological solutions in air quality assessment. Businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the rail or environmental sectors would find opportunities to develop innovative solutions, collaborate on subsequent phases, or provide ancillary technologies and services.

## Notice

RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: *Expand the rail industry's understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes not previously tested, including different traction types *Establish the impact of the interventions made to Class 80x trains *Assess the viability of using handheld air quality monitoring devices for onboard air quality spot-checking in the future

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2587fa0-c609-43de-8b28-62a92db30f94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,556 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,556 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3M 5AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2587fa0-c609-43de-8b28-62a92db30f94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2587fa0-c609-43de-8b28-62a92db30f94
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=977530495
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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