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title: "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations"
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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa4d58d2-a295-4393-bb17-ca8306294e2d

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of research services under the title "GB-London: 890858759 T1340 Economic evidence to underpin investment decisions for adhesion mitigations." This tender falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000) and covers a wide range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and the tender period will close on 11th October 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2024 and end on 1st December 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those capable of providing detailed economic analysis and evidence to support investment decisions. This contract will be especially beneficial for organisations aiming to expand their influence in sectors related to railway infrastructure and safety standards. Although RSSB has indicated that the opportunity is not specifically targeted at SMEs, it is open to VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), making it an attractive proposition for entities within these communities that possess the expertise to deliver high-quality research services. The procurement highlights the need for a contemporary understanding of the cost impacts of low adhesion on the Great British mainline, making it an ideal opportunity for firms specialising in transport economics and infrastructure analysis.

## 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/256e2a7e-d8f3-41be-a3cb-44db5bf32d71 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e2a7e-d8f3-41be-a3cb-44db5bf32d71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e2a7e-d8f3-41be-a3cb-44db5bf32d71
  24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-890858759-T1340-Economic-evidence-to-underpin-investment-decisions-for-adhesion-mitigations/24B4HVA55D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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