Rail Safety and Standards Board: 1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design

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/delta

Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

Not provided

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design

Reference number:

1015007208

Main procurement category:

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).
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 75,000 excluding VAT

GBP 90,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

13/04/2026 to 12/01/2027

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: 30

Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15

Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 5

Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

09/03/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender 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

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):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No

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