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1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design

RSSB · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 20:57.

Opportunity overview

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). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./HD746MYX6H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HD746MYX6H

Classification

  • CPV73110000 — Research services

Lots

  • Lot 1£75k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
1015007208
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
20 Mar 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
9 Mar 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
90,000
Amount
75,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
W4 Project management: Planning and engagement

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
price
Name
W6 Cost of project

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
13 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
12 Jan 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
014248-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Feb 2026, 12:06
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
RSSB
Id
GB-PPON-PVGN-9767-BLPT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVGN-9767-BLPT

Address

Street Address
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC3M 5AD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Name
Henry Ojo
Telephone
020 3142 5351

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · EC3M 5AD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 014248-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·