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title: "GB-London: 922684943 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication Sys"
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# GB-London: 922684943 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1376 Develop a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication Sys

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4200ca4-1c1b-48bf-9c6f-e9dac2eb2023

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is seeking a contractor to develop a strategy and roadmap for the transition from the Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). This procurement process is in the tender stage and is categorised under research services. The opportunity spans across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 26th February 2025, with the contract set to commence on 5th May 2025 and conclude on 4th May 2026. The project budget ranges from £100,000 to £500,000 and follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in telecommunications, transport infrastructure, and strategic consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to identify key stakeholders, address GB-specific challenges, and establish milestones that will facilitate the phased implementation of the new railway communication system, presenting substantial prospects for engagement and long-term collaboration.

## Notice

RSSB is planning to commission research to develop an outline strategy, for the migration to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) from Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R), to act as a starting point that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased roadmap that will follow. 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/ce996f27-1c60-4bd1-8cf6-f4cafbef1668 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | EC3M 5AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce996f27-1c60-4bd1-8cf6-f4cafbef1668

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce996f27-1c60-4bd1-8cf6-f4cafbef1668
  4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-922684943-Market-Engagement-Questionnaire-for-T1376-Develop-a-GB-strategy-and-roadmap-for-transitioning-to-the-Future-Railway-Mobile-Communication-Sys/V5ACHH3924
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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