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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | This project has two key aims: • Improve the GB rail industry’s understanding and identify appropriate mitigations to the exposure risks associated with the creation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and non-crystalline (amorphous) silica for staff when undertaking sander replenishment, maintenance and testing activities in depots, sidings and within passenger trains that are fitted with internal sand fillers. • Provide enhanced knowledge on how the risk of RCS and amorphous silica compares between sand alternatives and GB rail sand • The final outputs should be actionable, providing recommendations that directly inform industry practices to mitigate RCS and amorphous silica risks. |
| Published: | 23/07/2025 13:38 |
966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders
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:
- 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:
- 966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sanders
- Reference number:
- 966858431 T1393
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- This project has two key aims:
• Improve the GB rail industry’s understanding and identify appropriate mitigations to the exposure
risks associated with the creation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and non-crystalline (amorphous)
silica for staff when undertaking sander replenishment, maintenance and testing activities in depots,
sidings and within passenger trains that are fitted with internal sand fillers.
• Provide enhanced knowledge on how the risk of RCS and amorphous silica compares between sand
alternatives and GB rail sand
• The final outputs should be actionable, providing recommendations that directly inform industry
practices to mitigate RCS and amorphous silica risks. - Total value (estimated):
GBP 100,000 excluding VAT
GBP 120,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 22/09/2025 to 21/03/2026
- CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 25
Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 25
Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 20
Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 10
Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 13/08/2025 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 20/08/2025 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://www.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