Tender

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

  • RSSB

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014248

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0655e1

Published 17 February 2026, 12:06pm

Scope

Reference

1015007208

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

Total value (estimated)

  • £75,000 excluding VAT
  • £90,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 13 April 2026 to 12 January 2027
  • 9 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73110000 - Research services

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

9 March 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

20 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
W2 Tenderer's understanding and methodology Quality 30%
W3 Tenderer's experience and individual expertise Quality 30%
W6 Cost of project Price 20%
W4 Project management: Planning and engagement Quality 15%
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities Quality 5%

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

RSSB

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVGN-9767-BLPT

25 Fenchurch Avenue, London

London

EC3M 5AD

United Kingdom

Contact name: Henry Ojo

Telephone: 020 3142 5351

Email: henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)