Rail Safety and Standards Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | 1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Rail Safety and Standards Board |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the GB rail industry. The project will assess gaps in existing engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure and waste-management processes; develop a proportionate approach for assessing PFAS-related emissions and waste impacts; and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-driven change across the railway asset lifecycle. The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives, and will support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain. |
| Published: | 28/07/2026 15:00 |
1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PVGN-9767-BLPT
- Address:
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
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:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- 1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry
- Reference number:
- 1053603399 T1402
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the GB rail industry.
The project will assess gaps in existing engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure and waste-management processes; develop a proportionate approach for assessing PFAS-related emissions and waste impacts; and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-driven change across the railway asset lifecycle. The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives, and will support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./SVV388EJR7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SVV388EJR7 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 120,000 excluding VAT
GBP 144,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/09/2026 to 31/05/2027
- CPV classifications:
73110000 - Research services.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology / Weighting: 40
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: 5
Name: W6 Cost of project / Weighting: 15
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 11/08/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 25/08/2026 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