Rail Safety and Standards Board: 983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)

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Notice Summary

Title:	983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Rail Safety and Standards Board
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations within these gauges without affecting their route clearance. The analysis will also show where additional gauge enhancement work could unlock the possibility for increased container flows.
Published:	06/10/2025 00:47

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UK-London: Research services.

Scope

Description: This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations within these gauges without affecting their route clearance. The analysis will also show where additional gauge enhancement work could unlock the possibility for increased container flows.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 110,000 excluding VAT GBP 133,200 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
01/12/2025 to 01/10/2026
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: 20
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 24/10/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 07/11/2025 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, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom
       Tel. 020 3142 5351, Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
       Contact: Henry Ojo

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None