Rail Safety and Standards Board has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals |
| Notice type: | UK7: Contract details 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: | 24/09/2025 15:53 |
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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
Contract Details
Contract 1
Contract value: GBP 14,167,440 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold: Yes
Earliest date the contract will be signed: 09/09/2025
Contract dates (estimated): 22/09/2025 to 22/06/2026
Main procurement category: SERVICES
CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting Authorities
Contracting authority:
Address:
London
EC3M 5AD
UK
Email: procurement@rssb.co.uk