Rail Safety and Standards Board has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including thermal performance, fire safety, durability, and end-of-life considerations), evaluate how vehicle design and operation influence heat loss, and quantify the benefits of potential improvements in terms of energy use, carbon reduction, operating costs, and passenger comfort. The outcome will be clear, evidence-based recommendations to support industry decision-makers in adopting cost-effective, technically robust, and sustainable insulation solutions. |
| Published: | 27/11/2025 10:10 |
996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue
London
EC3M 5AD
UK- Contact name:
- Henry Ojo
- Email:
- henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
- Telephone:
- 020 3142 5351
- Website:
- Not provided
- 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:
- 996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision
- Reference number:
- 996479591
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including thermal performance, fire safety, durability, and end-of-life considerations), evaluate how vehicle design and operation influence heat loss, and quantify the benefits of potential improvements in terms of energy use, carbon reduction, operating costs, and passenger comfort. The outcome will be clear, evidence-based recommendations to support industry decision-makers in adopting cost-effective, technically robust, and sustainable insulation solutions.
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https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997308563
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M28ZH6QUT5 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 80,000 excluding VAT
GBP 96,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 16/02/2026 to 15/08/2026
- 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:
- 02/01/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 13/01/2026 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
Other organisations
Not provided