Rail Safety and Standards Board: 989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail

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:

henryojo93@gmail.com

Telephone:

020 3142 5351

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail

Reference number:

989217422

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

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

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

15/01/2026 to 15/01/2028

CPV classifications:

73110000 - Research services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30

Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30

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:

14/11/2025 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

04/12/2025 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

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

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

18/12/2025

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:

Yes

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