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title: "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations"
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buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
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# GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6d6fb7-5299-46ec-b603-07de653f265c

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## Summary

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations." This contract falls under the Research services industry category. The awarded contract is valued at £87,171.24 and will be executed from 27 November 2024 to 26 December 2025, covering locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the tendering process was completed with key dates noted, including the tender period ending on 26 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, particularly those capable of providing detailed economic analysis to guide investment in low adhesion mitigation for railway operations. While RSSB is interested in suppliers of various scales, the contract was awarded to Systra, noting the inclusive nature for VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises). Businesses with expertise in economic research and those that can deliver precise, impactful data to inform infrastructure decisions would find this tender highly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to: *Establish a contemporary understanding of cost impacts of low adhesion on the GB mainline *Provide an appropriate level of granularity to help inform low adhesion investment decisions for specific routes and fleets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b978c4-f01f-46ee-b2c3-031766774670 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 26 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,171 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,171 |
| 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

- 30 Jan 2025 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b978c4-f01f-46ee-b2c3-031766774670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b978c4-f01f-46ee-b2c3-031766774670
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921658119
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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