Rail Safety and Standards Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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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: | UK4: Tender 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: | 08/07/2025 15:04 |
963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
London
EC3M 5AD
UK- Contact name:
- Procurement Team
- Email:
- procurement@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:
- No
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
- Reference number:
- 963400862
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- 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.
- Total value (estimated):
GBP 120,000 excluding VAT
GBP 144,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/09/2025 to 01/06/2026
- CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 85
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 15
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 29/07/2025 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 05/08/2025 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
Related Notice
963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
London
EC3M 5AD
UK- Contact name:
- Procurement Team
- Email:
- procurement@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:
- No
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminals
- Reference number:
- 963400862
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- 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.
- Total value (estimated):
GBP 120,000 excluding VAT
GBP 144,000 including VAT
- Contract value:
- GBP 144,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 14,167,440 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- Not provided
- 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.- Delivery regions:
Not provided
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Railfreight Consulting Limited
- Companies House:
- 08181966
- Address:
44 Sedgemere Road, Market Bosworth
Nuneaton
CV13 0AY
UK- Email:
- procurement@rssb.co.uk
- Telephone:
- 020 3142 5351
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Key performance indicators:
- KPI name:
- Criterion 1
- Description:
- Not provided
- Reporting frequency:
- number_of_days
- KPI name:
- Criterion 2
- Description:
- Not provided
- Reporting frequency:
- number_of_days
- Associated documents:
Not provided
Other organisations
Not provided