996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision

Rail Safety and Standards BoardcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b9Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£80k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

26 Nov 2025

Deadline 13 Jan 2026

Description

RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including thermal performance, fire safety, durability, and end-of-life considerations), evaluate how vehicle design and operation influence heat loss, and quantify the benefits of potential improvements in terms of energy use, carbon reduction, operating costs, and passenger comfort. The outcome will be clear, evidence-based recommendations to support industry decision-makers in adopting cost-effective, technically robust, and sustainable insulation solutions. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./M28ZH6QUT5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M28ZH6QUT5

Scope

Reference
996479591
Total value
£80,000 excluding VAT
£96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Feb 2026 to 15 Aug 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodologyquality30.00%
W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertisequality25.00%
W4 Project management: Planning and engagementquality15.00%
W5 Project management: Risks and opportunitiesprice10.00%
W6 Cost of projectprice20.00%

Submission & procedure

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