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title: "GB-London: 873209183 T1333 Review of running brake test requirements on modern passenger rolling stock"
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# GB-London: 873209183 T1333 Review of running brake test requirements on modern passenger rolling stock

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b504faf5-ac6b-4642-9283-64408da7d2bb

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) recently completed a procurement process titled "GB-London: 873209183 T1333 Review of running brake test requirements on modern passenger rolling stock." This project, classified under "Research services" (CPV code 73110000), aims to evaluate the necessity and frequency of running brake tests (RBTs) for modern passenger rolling stock, and to standardise the approach across the network. The procurement, valued at £72,957.25, was carried out via an unspecified method and the tender period concluded on 13th September 2024. The contract commenced on 16th September 2024 and will end on 15th March 2025. The work encompasses several regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The awarded supplier for this contract is Ricardo Rail Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway safety, research services, and engineering consultancy. Companies that provide innovative solutions to transport safety challenges would find this contract beneficial for business growth and portfolio enhancement. Ricardo Rail Limited, a large-scale enterprise with considerable expertise in rail consultancy, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the competitive advantage for businesses within the transport and research services sectors. The project encourages the involvement of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting inclusivity in the tender process.

## Notice

RSSB seeks to procure research to determine whether RBTs are necessary for modern rolling stock, assess whether RBT frequency can decrease, and establish a consistent approach to performing RBTs across the network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54b9cd0-a664-433e-bb1e-2885729927a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,957 |
| 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 RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54b9cd0-a664-433e-bb1e-2885729927a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54b9cd0-a664-433e-bb1e-2885729927a7
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=894372499
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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