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title: "876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3"
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published: "2024-08-16"
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# 876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484f3

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is inviting tenders for the "876033281 T1341 Framework for assessment of technologies to deliver reliable braking in low adhesion conditions." This procurement falls under the "Research services" category, focusing on developing a technical adhesion management framework for assessing low adhesion mitigations. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and it targets services within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the updated deadline for tender submissions on 13 September 2024, with the end of the bid validity period on 6 January 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the tender submission deadline extended to ensure a comprehensive consideration of potential solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for economic operators, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in a high-value research initiative valued at £240,000. Businesses specialising in railway safety, technical assessments, and innovative braking technology are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth by contributing to crucial railway safety advancements and gaining exposure in a high-profile industry project. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive selection based on technical and cost criteria, promoting innovation and efficient solutions in the railway sector.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a 'technical adhesion management framework' which will set performance targets and assessment criteria against which low adhesion mitigations can be assessed. This will: *Support a strategic approach to deploying existing low adhesion mitigations *Provide for the assessment of new solutions for low adhesion management Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026057-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD |
| 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

- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026057-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023381-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DYP9XZFSF7
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./DYP9XZFSF7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./DYP9XZFSF7
- https://www.rssb.co.uk/

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