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| Notice Summary |
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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
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./258UFKG83T
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/258UFKG83T - 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
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- 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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982488987
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/258UFKG83T - 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