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title: "GB-London: Whole life carbon reduction in trains through effective design and specification [T1237-01]"
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# GB-London: Whole life carbon reduction in trains through effective design and specification [T1237-01]

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ca2b4a5-9632-4f8e-8edc-ea27675db30e

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## Summary

The RSSB is inviting tenders for the project titled "GB-London: Whole life carbon reduction in trains through effective design and specification [T1237-01]", which aims to enhance understanding of design standards affecting the carbon impact of trains. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on research services. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th February 2021. The contract value is estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services related to sustainability and carbon reduction. Businesses with expertise in train design, energy consumption analysis, and decarbonisation initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only allows firms to contribute to industry decarbonisation targets but also enhances their portfolio and visibility in the growing green transport sector.

## Notice

This project aims to deliver a better understanding of how to apply design standards and factors in determining the whole life carbon impact of trains and baseline values for train energy consumption. This is an essential component of industry efforts to deliver its decarbonisation targets in the most cost-effective manner. 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/f602d803-0c28-4be7-960a-3c908ba69bf5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f602d803-0c28-4be7-960a-3c908ba69bf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f602d803-0c28-4be7-960a-3c908ba69bf5
  17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Whole-life-carbon-reduction-in-trains-through-effective-design-and-specification-[T1237-01]/NN8PPH48EC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Whole-life-carbon-reduction-in-trains-through-effective-design-and-specification-

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