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title: "942051957 IMP-T1327 Market Engagement Questionnaire: Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503e5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# 942051957 IMP-T1327 Market Engagement Questionnaire: Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503e5

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is the buying organisation commissioning a research service to analyse the compatibility of the maximum height of standard vehicle gauges with minimum overhead line contact wire heights. This procurement process, situated under the planning stage, focuses on services within the research industry category, and is located in London, United Kingdom. RSSB intends to award a contract valued at £120,000 gross (£100,000 net) with a projected start date of 31st July 2025 and an end date of 30th May 2026. Currently, a market engagement questionnaire is due by 14th May 2025, requiring interested parties to understand and prepare for engagement, and a future notice is expected by 19th May 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in engineering assessments and safety compliance within the railway industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical analysis related to vehicle and infrastructure compatibility stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. Engaging with the RSSB through this opportunity can enhance business visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the rail sector and broader transport infrastructure projects.

## Notice

RSSB is planning to commission research to carry out a gauging and electrical clearance analysis to advise on the compatibility of the maximum height of standard vehicle gauges with minimum overhead line contact wire heights. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947410996

### Planning Information

Questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019184-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 6 May 2025 at 15:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019184-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015508-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019184-2025
  6th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015508-2025
  16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947410996
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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