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title: "995554193 T1405 - Expressions of Interest & Market Engagement Questionnaire for Developing appropriate safety mitigation for the movement of scrap in wagons through tunnel environments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RSSB"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# 995554193 T1405 - Expressions of Interest & Market Engagement Questionnaire for Developing appropriate safety mitigation for the movement of scrap in wagons through tunnel environments

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b6

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by RSSB, a public undertaking operating from London, is currently at the planning stage and involves a project titled "Developing appropriate safety mitigation for the movement of scrap in wagons through tunnel environments." The process is specifically focused on the research services sector and is situated primarily in the United Kingdom. The project, registered under ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4b6," is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 4th November 2026. Market engagement questionnaires are being utilized to gather insights from potential suppliers, with responses due by 2nd December 2025. This engagement is crucial for shaping the forthcoming Invitation to Tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, particularly those specialising in safety analysis, risk assessment, and logistical planning within tunnel environments. Companies with expertise in handling and mitigating risks associated with scrap metal transportation through tunnels are well-positioned to compete, given the focus on developing robust safety frameworks. Successful participation could not only enhance the selected businesses' portfolio within the public sector but also provide exposure to complex, regulatory-driven projects, fostering further business growth in the railway and transportation sectors.

## Notice

RSSB is planning to commission research to carry out analysis of all risks requiring consideration for scrap steel loads in open top wagons transiting the Severn Tunnel. This will create the robust, evidence-based case to update the current restrictions in the Severn Tunnel, alongside recommendations for scrap steel preparation and wagon loading practices to effectively manage associated risks. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995680273

### Planning Information

RSSB is seeking feedback from the market through this Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) to help shape the forthcoming procurement for project T1405 – Developing appropriate safety mitigation for the movement of scrap in wagons through tunnel environments. The engagement will gather supplier insights on approach, delivery risks, and dependencies to inform the future Invitation to Tender. The MEQ will be open for responses from 19/11/2025 to 02/12/25 @12PM, with no live events planned during this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075443-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 19 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075443-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075443-2025
  19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075372-2025
  19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995680273
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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