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title: "Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056999"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056999

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, is undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1350 904724896 WP3 Static Brake Testing Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats". This initiative falls under the services category and specifically involves research services within the rail industry. As part of the planning stage, suppliers are encouraged to participate in a market engagement questionnaire. The deadline for the submission is the 15th of August, 2025, at 12pm. The expected start date for contracting is the 5th of January, 2026. The procurement process is grounded in the legal framework UKPGA: 2023/54.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail industry research services, particularly those with expertise in static brake testing and wheel flat prevention. Suppliers can leverage this engagement to showcase their capabilities and experience, potentially fostering relationships and growth within the rail sector. Small to large research organisations, innovators in rail technology, or consultancy firms focused on transport safety and efficiency would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can enhance visibility and lead to future project opportunities with the RSSB and other public bodies.

## Notice

In advance of the tender process expected to start between late 2025 and early 2026, we are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project by 15th August 2025 at 12pm. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969854032

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044598-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044598-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044509-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044598-2025
  31st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044509-2025
  30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969854032
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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