Rail Safety and Standards Board: 1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design

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Notice Summary

Title:	1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Rail Safety and Standards Board
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies. This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB).
Published:	17/02/2026 11:31

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UK-London: Research services.

Scope

Description: This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies.

This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB).
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Total value (estimated):

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

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
13/04/2026 to 12/01/2027
CPV Classifications:
73110000 - Research services.

Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:

Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: W4 Project management: Planning and engagement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 20

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 09/03/2026 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 20/03/2026 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, 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/delta

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None