UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The objective of this procurement exercise is to procure a consultancy that can provide ad-hoc support to the RSSB SD Team covering everything outlined in the scope Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to: •Establish a contemporary understanding of cost impacts of low adhesion on the GB mainline •Provide an appropriate level of granularity to help inform low adhesion investment decisions for specific routes and fleets

RSSB is seeking to procure research to: •Establish a contemporary understanding of cost impacts of low adhesion on the GB mainline •Provide an appropriate level of granularity to help inform low adhesion investment decisions for specific routes and fleets

RSSB invites prospective tenderers to an online (Microsoft Teams) suppliers' information event on Monday, 4th November 2024, from 10:00 - 11:00. The event will consist of presentations about the project from the RSSB Project Team (approximately 20 minutes) and a Q&A session (up to 40 minutes). Prospective tenderers are strongly encouraged to attend the event if they can.

RSSB seeks to procure research to understand the current communication systems, processes, and flows that Control uses during network disruption. It will explore the impact of communication tasks on controller performance and opportunities to systemise and automate communication flows. The research will provide guidance to improve communication processes using current systems and define the principles and technical requirements of a new communications solution to improve communication with Control during disruption.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to identify what is required in a professional driving policy to support safe and efficient driving on an ETCS route. There is currently no industry guidance to support operators in defining these requirements.

RSSB will be seeking to publish the procurement project T1350 in November 2024. The appointed supplier will be asked to: 1.Review existing knowledge on wheel flats, including literature and international practises where appropriate. 2.Understand of the prevalence and variability of wheel flats observed on freight vehicle across the GB network. 3.Review standards and operational practises across GB freight operators in relation to train preparation, marshalling, and driving practises. 4.Make recommendations for static brake testing. 5.Assess the feasibility of taking a data driven approach to identifying the root causes of wheel flats This work package will form part of a larger project, with an overall objective to better understand the circumstances and mechanisms that lead to wheel flats, and to provide actionable insight to freight operators and maintainers that can be used to reduce the risk of these developing in the future.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which the following low-carbon fuels are suitable to play a role in the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to determine the degree to which different low-carbon fuels are suitable to play a role in the decarbonisation of railway traction emissions Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working.

This project will undertake an investigation into the factors that impact freight braking (deceleration) in low-adhesion conditions, with a focus on understanding the interactions between various influences and how they differ from those observed in passenger or other rail applications.

The overall project objective is to develop a detailed understanding of the circumstances and mechanisms that lead to wheel flats, and to provide actionable insight to operators and maintainers that can be used to reduce the risk of these developing in the future. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

RSSB is planning to commission research to inform up to date guidance on technological developments and use of on-train locators with satellite positioning technology. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

RSSB is planning to commission research to develop an outline strategy, for the migration to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) from Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R), to act as a starting point that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased roadmap that will follow. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

This project will undertake an investigation into the factors that impact freight braking (deceleration) in low-adhesion conditions, with a focus on understanding the interactions between various influences and how they differ from those observed in passenger or other rail applications. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.