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title: "966848603 T1387 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05625c"
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# 966848603 T1387 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05625c

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the RSSB in London, is focused on the research services industry. The tender titled "T1387: Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the network" is currently active. RSSB, a public undertaking, has issued this tender to procure research services that aim to enhance safety risk modelling related to the European Train Control System (ETCS). The procurement is in the tender stage with an open competition method and a below-threshold category. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 8th August 2025 and the submission deadline on 15th August 2025. The contract period is slated to start on 9th September 2025 and end on 8th March 2026, offering a total contract value of up to £90,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in risk intelligence systems. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its openness to diverse tenderers. Successful businesses could gain substantial insights and experience by working with a prominent public sector body like RSSB, ultimately aiding their portfolio expansion and credibility in delivering high-quality, research-driven solutions within the public sector infrastructure. The tender evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality, with significant weight given to tenderers’ understanding, methodology, and project management capabilities, alongside competitive pricing.

## Notice

RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: *Investigate and agree on a suitable set of failures, hazards, and other incident precursors that risk intelligence systems could gather when ETCS is fitted. *Determine how to use this information to estimate safety risk in a robust, evidence-based method. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3FUAZUSE72 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3FUAZUSE72

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041410-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 8 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| 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

- 18 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041410-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3FUAZUSE72
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3FUAZUSE72
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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