983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)
Rail Safety and Standards BoardcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a8Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
Estimated value
£110k
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
06 Oct 2025
Deadline 07 Nov 2025
Description
This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations within these gauges without affecting their route clearance. The analysis will also show where additional gauge enhancement work could unlock the possibility for increased container flows. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984927758
Scope
- Reference
- 983953021 T1381
- Total value
- £110,000 excluding VAT£133,200 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Dec 2025 to 01 Oct 2026
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 73110000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology | — | quality | 20.00% |
| W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise | — | quality | 30.00% |
| W4 Project management: Planning and engagement | — | quality | 20.00% |
| W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities | — | quality | 10.00% |
| W6 Cost of project | — | price | 20.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 24 Oct 2025, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 07 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N5N5AM3YB7
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition