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 |
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Scope
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
Total value (estimated):
GBP 80,000 excluding VAT GBP 96,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
16/02/2026 to 15/08/2026
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: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 02/01/2026 Time: 12:00Tender 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
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