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title: "977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059374"
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buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
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# 977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059374

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), focuses on the research titled "977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements" in the services industry category. This initiative is set in the United Kingdom, specifically London, with RSSB as the buying organisation. The tender aimed to establish standardised platform designs for tram-trains in Great Britain, enhancing safety and accessibility. Initially active with a tender stage completing its process on 3rd October 2025, this contract has since progressed to award status as of 31st October 2025. The procurement operated under an open method, below the threshold for open competition, with the contract awarded to SYSTRA Limited for a value of £80,000, concluding on 4th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in infrastructure design and research services. By setting standards for tram-train platforms, companies engaged in this field can contribute to shaping national guidelines while enhancing their portfolio with government-backed projects. Large-scale enterprises like SYSTRA Limited are evidently suited to compete in such initiatives; however, the open competition approach likely allowed various businesses to bid, although no SME or VCSE bids reached the final stage. As developments in transport infrastructure remain a priority, this tender illustrates the potential for businesses to engage in evolving national projects that have long-term impacts on public transport systems.

## Notice

The objective of this research is to define a set of standardised tram-train platform arrangements suitable for use in Great Britain. These arrangements will help support safe, accessible, and cost-effective delivery of future tram-train schemes. The project will: *Develop practical platform interface designs that accommodate tram-train vehicle characteristics, accessibility requirements, and operational constraints such as curvature, cant, and clearance for the largest rolling stock likely to pass the infrastructure (typically freight services). *Support consistency across future schemes by providing clear, annotated arrangements that reduce the need for bespoke infrastructure and improve design efficiency in early project stages. *Inform national standards development, by providing evidence-based recommendations for updating existing infrastructure guidance or supporting the case for a dedicated tram-train platform standard. *Engage relevant industry stakeholders to ensure the outputs are feasible, widely applicable, and aligned with safety, operational, and regulatory expectations. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992881691

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072069-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072069-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053652-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072069-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053652-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992881691
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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