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 TenderRef 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 VAT
Above 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodologyquality30.00%
W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertisequality30.00%
W4 Project management: Planning and engagementquality20.00%
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunitiesquality10.00%
W6 Cost of projectprice10.00%

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