1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design

Rail Safety and Standards BoardcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0655e1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£75k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

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Published

17 Feb 2026

Deadline 20 Mar 2026

Description

This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies. This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./HD746MYX6H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HD746MYX6H

Scope

Reference
1015007208
Total value
£75,000 excluding VAT
£90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
12 Apr 2026 to 12 Jan 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
73110000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodologyquality30.00%
W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertisequality30.00%
W4 Project management: Planning and engagementquality15.00%
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunitiesquality5.00%
W6 Cost of projectprice20.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
09 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
20 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition