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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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UK4: Tender notice Published 16/09/2025

980552769 T1391 - How to enable bulk mail and light goods traffic using existing station infrastructure


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:

https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

980552769 T1391 - How to enable bulk mail and light goods traffic using existing station infrastructure


Reference number:

980552769


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


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

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/863X75WV4V





Total value (estimated):


GBP 75,000 excluding VAT

GBP 90,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

03/11/2025 to 04/05/2026


CPV classifications:


73110000 - Research services.



Contract can be extended:

No



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Award criteria:


Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 35

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: 15







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

07/10/2025 Time: 12:00


Tender 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





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