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title: "963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b52"
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# 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b52

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, focused on the project "T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low-volume freight terminals". The industry category for this tender was services, specifically research services, with the goal of developing and validating a new signalling facility to support freight operations. The procurement utilised an open method under a below-threshold, open competition process, ensuring a transparent and accessible tendering approach. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2025, with a total value of £14,167,440, and the completion date set for 22nd June 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in railway signalling systems. With the focus on reducing costs and complexity while maintaining safety standards, companies with innovative solutions in freight site accessibility will find this project particularly appealing. As a public undertaking buyer, RSSB's procurement may attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and diverse suppliers, including those offering unique technology or safety solutions, aiming to make their mark in the railway and transportation infrastructure sectors.

## Notice

This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and identifying pilot opportunities for first-of-a-kind implementation. The project aims to reduce costs and complexity for freight site access while maintaining safety and operational standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982488987

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059407-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,806,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAILFREIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059407-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038319-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059407-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038319-2025
  8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982488987
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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