--- title: "RSSB2674 - Science Based Targets - Deadline Extended to Thursday 1st February" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2018-01-30" --- # RSSB2674 - Science Based Targets - Deadline Extended to Thursday 1st February Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-507d2036-304c-4f2c-85c5-3fc8e80b1f2b.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "RSSB2674 - Science Based Targets," aimed at generating a report that outlines how the rail industry can effectively set science-based targets to meet wider UK carbon goals. Located in London, this procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with an anticipated value of £10,000. The tender period concludes on 1st February 2018, with contract implementation starting on 5th February and lasting until 30th March 2018. The procurement is following an open procedure below the threshold, providing a fair opportunity for a range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy and research, particularly those with a focus on environmental sciences and carbon management. Suppliers able to demonstrate expertise in carbon emissions strategies and who can conduct comprehensive research and analysis will find this process particularly suited for their services. Given the growing demand for sustainable practices across industries, successful engagement with this contract can enhance a business's portfolio and client base, bolstering its competitive edge in the marketplace. ## Notice 2. Objective RSSB would like the supplier to produce a report outlining out how the rail industry should approach setting robust science based targets to support the delivery of wider UK carbon targets. Achieving this objective will allow the industry to determine whether setting science based targets is a feasible approach to tackling its carbon emissions, and if so the next steps and foreseeable challenges in doing so. 3. Scope and deliverables The supplier is not required to establish science based targets for the industry, rather to undertake a piece of research to determine the methods and steps to be taken by the industry to enable it to set and embed its own targets. The requested report should encompass the following deliverables. A. A baselining exercise and gap analysis looking at; The existing commitments made by organisations within the rail industry The existing commitments made by, and requirements of future, franchises The scope 1, 2 and 3 data currently collected and future data needs A review of organisational boundaries and data consistency B. Justification of the most appropriate technique(s) to set science based targets for the rail industry, considering; Sectoral decarbonisation, absolute emissions contraction, economic approaches, or other The ongoing work through the Transport Refinement Project The relevance of key technologies - energy efficiency, purchasing, and renewables generation The inclusion of scope 3 emissions and supply chain influence C. Identification of the next steps to establish science based targets, considering; The recommended methodology, timescales, and estimated costs of setting targets Key decision points and levers for achieving reductions The challenges/ opportunities imposed by organisational boundaries and commerciality The above deliverables are required but not an exclusive list. Additional items recommended by the supplier should be included in the tender response as optional and priced accordingly. 4. Critical Success Factors This piece of work will be deemed successful if it; * Clarifies whether setting science based targets is a feasible approach for the rail industry * Provides a justified and useable methodology and next steps for the industry to enable it to set and embed science based targets * Provides a robust estimate of the associated time and costs incurred should the industry decide to set science based targets (i.e. suitable as the basis for a business case) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2018 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 - 26 Jan 2018 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 - 25 Jan 2018 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 - 18 Jan 2018 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb1d90-f192-49d3-8d52-1c545ebac789 30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c85369f7-5963-4da4-bc0d-2a909bb780b0 RSSB2674 - Science Based Targets Specification - Request for Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c829616c-31df-49e7-83b4-500730611f90 RSSB2674 - Science Based Targets Specification - Tender Question and Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f45f1492-8310-49f2-b578-63e4f764f811 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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