Rail Safety and Standards Board: 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals

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Notice Summary

Title:	963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Rail Safety and Standards Board
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and identifying pilot opportunities for first-of-a-kind implementation. The project aims to reduce costs and complexity for freight site access while maintaining safety and operational standards.
Published:	08/07/2025 15:04

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UK-London: Research services.

Scope

Description: This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and identifying pilot opportunities for first-of-a-kind implementation. The project aims to reduce costs and complexity for freight site access while maintaining safety and operational standards.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 120,000 excluding VAT GBP 144,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
01/09/2025 to 01/06/2026
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.

Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:

Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 85
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 15

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 29/07/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 05/08/2025 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: procurement@rssb.co.uk
       Contact: Procurement Team

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None