UK-London: Research services.
Rail Safety and Standards Board
UK-London: Research services.
Description: This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies.
This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./HD746MYX6H
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HD746MYX6H
GBP 75,000 excluding VAT GBP 90,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
13/04/2026 to 12/01/2027
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Enquiry deadline: 09/03/2026 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 20/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
RSSB, PVGN-9767-BLPT
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, London, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom
Tel. 020 3142 5351, Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
Contact: Henry Ojo
Address of the buyer profile: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None
Scope
Description: This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies.
This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./HD746MYX6H
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HD746MYX6H
Total value (estimated):
GBP 75,000 excluding VAT GBP 90,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
13/04/2026 to 12/01/2027
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 09/03/2026 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 20/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
RSSB, PVGN-9767-BLPT
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, London, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom
Tel. 020 3142 5351, Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
Contact: Henry Ojo
Address of the buyer profile: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None