Tender

996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision

  • RSSB

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

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077463

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b9

Published 26 November 2025, 9:05pm

Scope

Reference

996479591

Description

RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including thermal performance, fire safety, durability, and end-of-life considerations), evaluate how vehicle design and operation influence heat loss, and quantify the benefits of potential improvements in terms of energy use, carbon reduction, operating costs, and passenger comfort. The outcome will be clear, evidence-based recommendations to support industry decision-makers in adopting cost-effective, technically robust, and sustainable insulation solutions.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./M28ZH6QUT5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M28ZH6QUT5

Total value (estimated)

  • £80,000 excluding VAT
  • £96,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 16 February 2026 to 15 August 2026
  • 6 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73110000 - Research services

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

2 January 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

13 January 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 25%
W6 Cost of project Price 20%
W4 Project management: Planning and engagement Quality 15%
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities Price 10%

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

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)