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title: "998299203 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec91"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# 998299203 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec91

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## Summary

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom, is initiating a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)." This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights on wheel slide protection (WSP) systems used in Great Britain passenger trains. The industry category is research services, with the procurement valued at £30,000 GBP gross (£25,000 GBP net). Interested suppliers are invited to submit a summary of their capabilities and experience by 15 December 2025, ahead of the scheduled contract period from 2 March 2026 to 2 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in WSP systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive research services. Collaborative submissions are encouraged, allowing companies to combine expertise and enhance their offerings. Such businesses, including industry experts and research organisations, stand to benefit by showcasing their capabilities and potentially participating in future tenders. The engagement seeks to establish a robust knowledge base of WSP systems, thus offering a platform for companies to influence and contribute to the ongoing advancements within the rail industry.

## Notice

This knowledge search aims to provide an accessible reference on WSP systems in use on GB passenger trains. Specifically, the knowledge search shall: *Provide an overview on the principles of WSP systems *Describe how WSP systems are integrated into brake system architecture *Outline the efficiency of current WSP systems *Provide an overview of WSP systems currently fitted onto GB rolling stock *Outline capabilities to monitor WSP activity It is expected that the knowledge search shall be delivered by an industry expert on WSP systems. 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 knowledge search. We welcome collaborative submissions or consortia, where expertise may be shared between organisations. If responding jointly, please specify the lead contact and delivery roles for each party. We are seeking to receive a response by 12:00PM (GMT), 15 December 2025 setting out your potential interest and further information you believe to be relevant using the structure suggested For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./692M45SW84 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/692M45SW84

### Planning Information

To be reviewed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078762-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Dec 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078762-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078762-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/692M45SW84
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./692M45SW84
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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