996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision
Estimated value
£80k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
26 Nov 2025
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 VATBelow 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology | — | quality | 30.00% |
| W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise | — | quality | 25.00% |
| W4 Project management: Planning and engagement | — | quality | 15.00% |
| W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities | — | price | 10.00% |
| W6 Cost of project | — | price | 20.00% |
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