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title: "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4"
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# GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c682580-1d09-4455-82a0-9eb9f643c525

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has awarded a contract titled "GB-London: 899518074 Low Carbon Fuels for Rail Research SUS-TEC-2 Task 4" in the research services industry category. This procurement, located in various regions including the UK, the Channel Islands, and Europe, was conducted through an open procedure. The tender process closed on 15th December 2024, with the contract commencing on 16th December 2024 and concluding on 15th April 2025. The contract, valued at £36,526.75, has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and low-carbon technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By contributing to the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions, winning this tender can enhance a company's portfolio and provide exposure to critical industry challenges. Businesses with expertise in sustainable fuels, rail systems, and environmental impact assessments are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering innovations and driving growth within the sustainable transport sector.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which different low-carbon fuels are suitable to play a role in the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions 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/d0422dbc-d457-49b8-aebf-2b57c3f14b35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,526 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,526 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0422dbc-d457-49b8-aebf-2b57c3f14b35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0422dbc-d457-49b8-aebf-2b57c3f14b35
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921752412
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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