1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITEDcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e2Procurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
Estimated value
£180k
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
09 Jul 2026
Deadline 12 Aug 2026
Description
This research explores the opportunities that retrofitting modest capacity traction batteries to EMUs present to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./BDVX695X5H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BDVX695X5H
Scope
- Reference
- 1049366347 T1418
- Total value
- £180,000 excluding VAT£216,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 13 Sept 2026 to 13 Sept 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology | — | quality | 30.00% |
| 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 | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 05 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 12 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure