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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight wagons, including differences between integrated and non-integrated brake equipment and the consistency of brake force across the fleet. The research will develop an evidence base to support operational, engineering and standards decisions, including recommendations on how greater conformity in braking performance could be achieved. The work is expected to start in October 2026, with a budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT, and is anticipated to take less than 12 months. |
| Published: | 02/09/2026 09:58 |
1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
London
EC3M 5AD
UK- Contact name:
- Henry Ojo
- Email:
- henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
- Telephone:
- 020 3142 5351
- Website:
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
- Organisation type:
- BODY_PUBLIC
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Yes
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- 1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train
- Reference number:
- 1063173918 T1421
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight wagons, including differences between integrated and non-integrated brake equipment and the consistency of brake force across the fleet.
The research will develop an evidence base to support operational, engineering and standards decisions, including recommendations on how greater conformity in braking performance could be achieved. The work is expected to start in October 2026, with a budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT, and is anticipated to take less than 12 months.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./65NA2RG3HU
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65NA2RG3HU - Total value (estimated):
GBP 350,000 excluding VAT
GBP 420,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 02/11/2026 to 01/11/2027
- CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30
Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 25
Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 10
Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 22/09/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 02/10/2026 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65NA2RG3HU
- An electronic auction will be used:
No- Languages that may be used for submission:
English- Award decision date (estimated):
- 19/10/2026
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- No
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- No
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Other organisations
Not provided