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1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train

RSSB · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 07:16.

Opportunity overview

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight wagons, including differences between integrated and non-integrated brake equipment and the consistency of brake force across the fleet. The research will develop an evidence base to support operational, engineering and standards decisions, including recommendations on how greater conformity in braking performance could be achieved. The work is expected to start in October 2026, with a budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT, and is anticipated to take less than 12 months. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./65NA2RG3HU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65NA2RG3HU

Classification

  • CPV73110000 — Research services

Lots

  • Lot 1£350k

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
1063173918 T1421
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
2 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
22 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
19 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
420,000
Amount
350,000
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
25
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
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
price
Name
W6 Cost of project

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 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
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
082927-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Sept 2026, 09:59
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. 082927-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·