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title: "1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07865b"
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# 1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07865b

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## Summary

RSSB is seeking research services on whether and how to describe a train’s complete route in greater detail than the current timetable allows using TIPLOC locations. The work is for the Great Britain rail industry. It must identify the information, data and technical requirements for a more granular path description, show how it could work alongside existing railway systems, and assess potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations. This is a single research commission rather than a purchase of railway equipment or a timetable system. The findings are intended to help the industry understand the feasibility and likely effects of improving how train paths are described.

RSSB invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender set an enquiry deadline of 27 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC and a submission deadline of 10 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 7 December 2026 to 6 October 2027. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT (£144,000 including VAT). There is one lot, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Evaluation is based on understanding and methodology (40%), expertise and planning (30%), risks, opportunities and engagement (15%), and project cost (15%).

This opportunity suits research consultancies and specialist rail-industry teams able to combine timetable and operational knowledge with data and technical analysis. A strong bid will need to explain a credible methodology for assessing a more detailed train-path description, demonstrate expertise and a deliverable plan, and address risks, opportunities and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Suppliers should be capable of examining how a proposed approach would fit alongside existing railway systems and translating technical findings into practical implementation considerations for the Great Britain rail industry. The evaluation gives most weight to the quality of the proposed understanding, methodology, expertise and planning, so relevant research experience and a clear, well-resourced delivery approach are central to competing; price accounts for a smaller share.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train's full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLOC-based timetable. The research will consider the information, data and technical requirements needed, demonstrate how a more granular path description could work alongside existing railway systems, and explore the potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations for the GB rail industry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./8D5Z4669FC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8D5Z4669FC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096458-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 6 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 13 Oct 2026 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096458-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096458-2026
  13th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8D5Z4669FC
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./8D5Z4669FC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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