TENDER FOR UNIFORMITY AND CONSISTENCY OF BRAKING WITHIN A FREIGHT TRAIN – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
1063173918 T1421 – RSSB
Description
RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight wagons, including …
Key requirements:
• Freight train braking research
• Static brake testing
• Variability investigation
• Representative freight wagons
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Total value (estimated)
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 – Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71300000 – Engineering services
- 71311000 – Civil engineering consultancy services
Contract locations
- Location not specified
Region: United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
Not specified
Tender submission deadline
2 October 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Research quality and approach | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
RSSB
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
RSSB,
London,
EC1N 2PB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@rssb.co.uk
Region: United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – rail safety
Source: View original notice on Find a Tender Service
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