Scope
Description
RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives:
•Investigate and agree on a suitable set of failures, hazards, and other incident precursors that risk intelligence systems could gather when ETCS is fitted.
•Determine how to use this information to estimate safety risk in a robust, evidence-based method.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./3FUAZUSE72
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Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 September 2025 to 8 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| W2 Tenderer's understanding and methodology | Quality | 30% |
| W3 Tenderer's experience and individual expertise | Quality | 25% |
| W4 Project management: Planning and engagement | Quality | 20% |
| W6 Cost of project | Price | 20% |
| 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
EC3M 5AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)