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title: "T1396 974800463 - Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c06"
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# T1396 974800463 - Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c06

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## Summary

The RSSB in London, a public undertaking, has initiated an open tender under the title "T1396 974800463 - Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikes." This procurement falls within the research services category, addressing the need to revisit the evidence base and investigate pertinent questions from stakeholders like Network Rail. This tender offers an opportunity for services that aim to alleviate the frequency of bridge-related disruptions. The procurement method is open competition, commencing with a tender period that closes on 24th September 2025. Prospective bidders should note that the enquiry period ends on 10th September 2025, with the contract expected to run from 27th October 2025 until 26th July 2026.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in research services to secure substantial growth by contributing innovative solutions to public infrastructure challenges. The contract, valued at £100,000, calls for expertise in project management, evidence-based understanding, and cost-effective strategies. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to suitability requirements favouring such entities. Businesses that demonstrate excellence in methodology and strategic risk and opportunity management will find themselves well-suited in this procurement process, given the emphasis on qualitative criteria alongside price considerations.

## Notice

This project has been initiated in response to stakeholder demand -- including from Network Rail and the Bridge Strike Prevention Group (representing other bridge owners)-- to revisit the evidence base and investigate a series of outstanding and emerging questions that may inform future interventions. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./WH94WYNBM4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WH94WYNBM4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050489-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Jul 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 | 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

- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050489-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050489-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WH94WYNBM4
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./WH94WYNBM4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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