---
title: "958036535 T1388 Reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05498c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# 958036535 T1388 Reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05498c

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) is currently running a public procurement process under the open competition method to commission research services aimed at reviewing electrification equipment in the lower sector gauge. This project seeks to enhance electrical safety from the 750 V DC conductor rail system and explore potential adaptations for other purposes. Being a tender stage procurement, it allows interested suppliers to submit their proposals. The closing date for tender submission is 17th July 2025, with an enquiry deadline by 10th July 2025. The contract is valued at £140,000 (ex-VAT) and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude by 7th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in electrical safety and railway systems, to engage with a reputable public body, fostering business growth and innovation. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process explicitly supports their participation. The tender criteria focus on quality, emphasising a bidder’s methodology, expertise, and project management skills, thus benefiting firms with robust experience and innovative approaches in the field.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine what space could be available in the lower sector gauge (vehicle and infrastructure) to fit different / additional equipment, that improves electrical safety from the 750 V DC conductor rail system as well as potentially for other purposes. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5825NRW8X6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5825NRW8X6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2025 |
| 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 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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 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

- 16 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2025
  16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5825NRW8X6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5825NRW8X6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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