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

RSSB

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: RSSB

Buyer Address: 25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, London, UKI31, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Henry Ojo

Contact Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 020 3142 5351

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 90000.0 GBP
Published
17 Feb 2026, 12:06
Deadline
20 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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). 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

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014248-2026

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-01-12T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): W4 Project management: Planning and engagement (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): W6 Cost of project (20%)

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