973513137 T1391 Expressions of Interest & Market Engagement Questionnaire for How to enable parcels traffic using existing stations and passenger train dwell times

Rail Safety and Standards BoardcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-058835Procurement Act 2023planning
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Estimated value

£75k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

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Published

14 Aug 2025

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Description

973513137 T1391 Expressions of Interest & Market Engagement Questionnaire for How to enable parcels traffic using existing stations and passenger train dwell times. We are planning a project to investigate the operational and engineering feasibility of enabling bulk mail and light goods traffic to be handled using existing station infrastructure and rolling stock. The work will consider typical platform/station spaces, boarding and alighting arrangements, management of passengers on platforms and handling equipment, and for bulk mail and light goods. Additionally, the impact of parcels on train dwell times—especially at intermediate stops—must be thoroughly assessed. We are seeking to receive a response by 12:00 PM (GMT), 1st September 2025 setting out your potential interest. The response must be submitted via the Delta e-sourcing portal. We expect the project to commence no later than late October 2025 and take no more than 6 months to complete. The full Invitation to Tender (ITT) is anticipated to be issued in September 2025. Responses should be submitted in Word or PDF format and should not exceed 6 A4 pages. Supporting visuals or diagrams are welcome if they clarify methodology or risks. RSSB will not provide individual feedback on MEQ responses but may share high-level outcomes of the engagement phase after the tender has been published. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./327AUGT32Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/327AUGT32Z

Scope

Reference
973513137
Total value
£75,000 excluding VAT
£90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
29 Oct 2025 to 28 Oct 2026
Main category
services
CPV classifications
73110000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom