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title: "953904621 T1375 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of battery trains as they are introduced to the"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052840"
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buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
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# 953904621 T1375 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of battery trains as they are introduced to the

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052840

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) based in London, located at 25 Fenchurch Avenue, EC3M 5AD. The process, titled "Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of battery trains," falls under the industry category of research services. The tender aims to address safety risks in the rail industry as lithium-ion battery (LIB) trains replace diesel-only trains. The procurement stage is active, aiming for a planned start date of 11th July 2025 and an end date of 11th March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition below threshold, with a tender period closing on 27th June 2025. This cancelled procurement is planned to be republished with the potential for re-engagement.

This tender presents substantive opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and safety risk assessment, particularly those experienced in the rail industry. The project, valued at £120,000 gross, demands high-quality methodology and expertise, offering growth potential for suitable businesses that can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of safety risk modelling and significant project management skills. Companies adept in cost management and project planning will benefit from engaging in this competitive opportunity. With a focus on quality over price, this tender is particularly fitting for research firms seeking to expand their footprint in the burgeoning field of transport innovation.

## Notice

RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: *Improve the rail industry's understanding of how the safety risk of a LIB train compares to the safety risk of a combustion engine train. *Enable the rail industry to model changes in the risk profiles associated with the phased introduction of LIB trains to the rail network to replace diesel-only trains. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./M67Q98ZAFJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M67Q98ZAFJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028283-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2025 - 11 Mar 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 28 May 2025 at 18:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028283-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028283-2025
  28th May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M67Q98ZAFJ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./M67Q98ZAFJ
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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