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title: "GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS"
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# GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a53703-0e26-4983-8ad4-e735e133fb52

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has completed the procurement process for the research project titled "GB-London: 894531904 T1337 How do professional driving policies for passenger operators change under ETCS." This tender, classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000), seeks to identify requirements for professional driving policies to ensure safe and efficient driving on ETCS routes. The contract, worth £149,979.71 and awarded to SYSTRA Limited, will be carried out from 22 January 2025 to 21 January 2026, covering regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport research and policy development. Large companies with experience in implementing advanced safety and efficiency protocols in the transport sector are well-suited for similar projects. The open procedure method used in this tender highlights the potential for inclusive competition, emphasising the value placed on comprehensive and innovative solutions. The Rail Safety Standards Board's emphasis on creating industry guidance underlines the strategic importance of this research, paving the way for safer and more efficient rail transport operations across diverse regions.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to identify what is required in a professional driving policy to support safe and efficient driving on an ETCS route. There is currently no industry guidance to support operators in defining these requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a023029-1154-46ec-a19d-7abf7ce1d235 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,979 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,979 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a023029-1154-46ec-a19d-7abf7ce1d235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a023029-1154-46ec-a19d-7abf7ce1d235
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921661152
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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