Scope
Reference
942051957 IMP-T1327
Description
This research intends to investigate the discrepancies between the maximum vertical dimensions within different gauges, which could create safety issues where such exceedances occur in the vicinity of live overhead wires. The results of this piece of work needs to provide robust evidence to inform the creation of a technical note and potential changes to gauging and electrification standards.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 November 2025 to 5 August 2026
- 8 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 5 August 2026
- 8 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
DGauge Ltd
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road,
Shirley, Solihull,
B90 4BN
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@RSSB.co.uk
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Rail Safety Standards Board (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)