Rail Safety and Standards Board: 980552769 T1391 - How to enable bulk mail and light goods traffic using existing station infrastructure

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Notice Summary

Title:	980552769 T1391 - How to enable bulk mail and light goods traffic using existing station infrastructure
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Rail Safety and Standards Board
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	This research aims to understand the regulatory, safety and operational requirements that would enable more bulk mail and light goods traffic to be handled using existing station infrastructure. To do this, the work will consider typical requirements for platform/station spaces, boarding and alighting arrangements and management of handling equipment and passengers on platforms. The project will also consider how to ensure efficient loading and unloading to minimise impact on other station operations.
Published:	16/09/2025 16:59

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UK-London: Research services.

Scope

Description: This research aims to understand the regulatory, safety and operational requirements that would enable more
bulk mail and light goods traffic to be handled using existing station infrastructure. To do this, the work will
consider typical requirements for platform/station spaces, boarding and alighting arrangements and
management of handling equipment and passengers on platforms. The project will also consider how to
ensure efficient loading and unloading to minimise impact on other station operations.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./863X75WV4V

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Total value (estimated):

GBP 75,000 excluding VAT GBP 90,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
03/11/2025 to 04/05/2026
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.

Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:

Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 35
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: 15

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 07/10/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 14/10/2025 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
       Address of the buyer profile: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None