T1389 Rules and standards to enable autonomous movement of inspection technologies
Estimated value
£100k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
08 Aug 2025
Description
While systems capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous movement have demonstrated operational readiness, their use remains constrained by existing rules and definitions that do not reflect their modern capabilities. While aerial inspection platforms such as drones are increasingly used across the rail industry, this research focuses solely on “systems capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous movement” for inspection operations, defined here as ground-based technologies operating on or near the track. This research aims to unlock their potential by identifying regulatory blockers and enablers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./66S353C8J2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/66S353C8J2
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-058493
- Total value
- £100,000 excluding VAT£120,000 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 05 Oct 2025 to 06 Apr 2026
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 73110000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology [Max 4 pages] | — | quality | 35.00% |
| W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise [Max 2 pages, excluding CVs] | — | quality | 25.00% |
| W4 Project management: Planning and engagement | — | quality | 15.00% |
| W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities | — | quality | 5.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 05 Sept 2025, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 19 Sept 2025, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition