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title: "949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05155c"
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# 949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05155c

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## Summary

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has initiated an open procurement process titled "T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two," aimed at the research industry category. This tender, with an estimated value of £100,000, invites submissions by 13th June 2025. Based in London, UK, RSSB seeks to address air quality issues across various types of rolling stock. This tender is currently at the 'tender' stage, offering a unique research opportunity within the public authority - sub-central government classification. Contracts are expected to commence on 17th July 2025 and conclude by 16th February 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental science or transport safety. The process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), underlining RSSB's commitment to inclusivity and competition. Businesses adept in research, air quality monitoring, or the development of testing technologies are particularly well-placed to compete. The contract prioritises quality metrics such as understanding methodology, experience and individual expertise, alongside pricing submissions, thereby focusing on both quantitative and qualitative value delivery.

## Notice

RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: *Expand the rail industry's understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes not previously tested, including different traction types *Establish the impact of the interventions made to Class 80x trains *Assess the viability of using handheld air quality monitoring devices for onboard air quality spot-checking in the future For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./J58847RG78 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J58847RG78

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022049-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 16 May 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022049-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022049-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J58847RG78
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./J58847RG78
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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