Rail Safety and Standards Board has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail |
| Notice type: | UK7: Contract details notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standardised elements of train driver selection and be separated into two distinct phases. We consider a phase distinction to be important given the fundamental differences that exist between the two elements of train driver selection and the required outputs for each. There will be a stage gate review between phase 1 and phase 2 to enable review and reflection of the findings and recommendations, considering any additions or adaptions to phase 2 before commencement. |
| Published: | 03/02/2026 10:18 |
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Scope
Description: This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors.
It will focus on both the standardised and non-standardised elements of train driver selection and be separated into two distinct phases. We consider a phase distinction to be important given the fundamental differences that exist between the two elements of train driver selection and the required outputs for each. There will be a stage gate review between phase 1 and phase 2 to enable review and reflection of the findings and recommendations, considering any additions or adaptions to phase 2 before commencement.
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Total value (estimated):
GBP 250,000 excluding VAT GBP 300,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
Contract value: GBP 284,295 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold: No
Award decision date: 12/12/2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed: 06/01/2026
Contract dates (estimated): 07/01/2026 to 06/01/2028
Main procurement category: SERVICES
CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting Authorities
Contracting authority:
Address:
London
EC3M 5AD
UK
Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk