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Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)
The tender notices in our corpus from Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
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- 1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair ProceduresRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 15 Oct 2026The project is expected to deliver the following outcomes: •A clear, evidence-based understanding of: owhich temporary repair methods, including any viable alternatives to film, work reliably on current passenger rolling stock bodyside and door windows, and what factors determine how well they perfo£50,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Wed 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- 1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GBRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 13 Oct 2026This research seeks to develop the evidence base required to inform the transition towards harmonised ACL characteristics across rolling stock operating on the GB network. It will confirm and refine the previously proposed target state for ACL harmonisation (that is BS EN 50388-1:2022 without UKSNC£180,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Mon 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- GB-London: 1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact ReportRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Any region · Published 17 Sep 2026RSSB seeks to procure research consultancy support to help shape both the report itself and the underlying evidence base. The work is expected to be delivered in two linked workstreams: one focused on the structure, narrative and presentation of the report; and one focused on capturing, collating an£28,250Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Contract
- GB-London: 1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Any region · Published 17 Sep 2026RSSB is seeking support from an external supplier to update the GSM R failure model, with the work expected to be carried out between June and September 2026. The supplier should have experience in quantified risk analysis and statistical techniques, up to date knowledge of the Safety Risk Model, an£65,600Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Contract
- GB-London: 1008157290 T1414 Testing the feasibility of the use of solar reflective solutions on rolling stockRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Any region · Published 17 Sep 2026T1414 aims to demonstrate the effective use of Solar Reflective Solutions to reduce internal vehicle temperatures, supporting improved passenger comfort, reduced HVAC energy consumption demand and improved component reliability for GB passenger rolling stock. Work Package 1- Benchmark£119,710Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Contract
- 1065231833 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Circular OpportunitiesRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 10 Sep 2026Circular Opportunities in Rail is a proposed RSSB project within its Natural Environment programme, focused on identifying practical opportunities to increase circularity across the GB rail sector. RSSB are inviting suppliers to provide a summary of their capabilities in this subject area to help u£35,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 1054806395 T1425 Further analysis of static brake data from freight vehiclesRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 12 Aug 2026The high-level objective of this work is to further our understanding of the relationship between braking system behaviour and the potential creation of wheel flats, and how these may be avoided. T1350 WP3 has done a significant amount of analysis in exploring the objectives set in the research, but£50,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact ReportRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 2 Jul 2026RSSB seeks to procure research consultancy support to help shape both the report itself and the underlying evidence base. The work is expected to be delivered in two linked workstreams: one focused on the structure, narrative and presentation of the report; and one focused on capturing, collating an£35,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1418 How can batteries make the DC network safer and more cost effective?Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 8 Jun 2026DC electrification is a system used to provide electric traction power to trains via an exposed conductor rail, commonly described as the ‘3rd rail’. The 3rd rail system is predominantly used in the south of England but is also used by the Merseyside commuter rail network in the North-West. Because£180,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 28 Apr 2026RSSB is seeking support from an external supplier to update the GSM R failure model, with the work expected to be carried out between June and September 2026. The supplier should have experience in quantified risk analysis and statistical techniques, up to date knowledge of the Safety Risk Model, an£66,400Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1016654387 2025-SUS-007 Rail Infrastructure Carbon ConventionsRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 7 Apr 2026RSSB is seeking to procure a research supplier to deliver the project scope detailed in the Work Packages (WPs) detailed in the Project Scope. The Objectives of the RICCs are to: 1. Develop a GB rail specific translation of the ICMS 3 asset taxonomy that maintains full ICMS 3 compatibilities while e£125,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1016654387 Expressions of Interest into the Rail Industry Carbon ConventionsRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 23 Feb 2026We are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. We welcome collaborative submissions or consortia, where expertise may be shared between organisations. If responding jointly, please specify the£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 1008157290 T1414 Testing the feasibility of the use of solar reflective solutions on rolling stockRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 28 Jan 2026T1414 aims to demonstrate the effective use of Solar Reflective Solutions to reduce internal vehicle temperatures, supporting improved passenger comfort, reduced HVAC energy consumption demand and improved component reliability for GB passenger rolling stock. Work Package 1- Benchmarking and trial p£120,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1006978201 T1407 Ventilation improvements to existing stationsRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 21 Jan 2026T1407 aims to identify the best approaches to improving air flow and air quality management in existing railway stations. By identifying effective assessment methods, classifying air flow types to guide interventions, and conducting a pilot study at Birmingham New Street Station (BNS) to evaluate an£130,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1004169075 2025-SUS-004 Cost Benefit Analysis of Noise Mitigation on the Rail NetworkRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 6 Jan 2026RSSB seeks to procure desktop research into rail noise mitigation options and associated analysis of noise maps. This work will inform the development of the England Noise Action Plan for rail, and help inform the development of future rail noise policy. For more information about this opportunity,£150,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 998299203 Market Engagement Questionnaire for Knowledge search on Wheel Slide Protection systems (S394)Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 2 Dec 2025This knowledge search aims to provide an accessible reference on WSP systems in use on GB passenger trains. Specifically, the knowledge search shall: •Provide an overview on the principles of WSP systems •Describe how WSP systems are integrated into brake system architecture •Outline the efficiency£25,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Suppliers Information Event (Market Engagement) for T1379: Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection, and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail.Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 31 Oct 2025RSSB has recently published the procurement project T1379: Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection, and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail. The appointed supplier will research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver£250,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 978798928 T1399 Interventions for improving platform/train stepping arrangementsRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 16 Oct 2025The aim of T1399 is to establish the evidence base and practical framework required to plan interventions that improve boarding accessibility at the PTI. To achieve this, the project will: • Identify and review interventions: Produce a comprehensive review of national and international interventions£210,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 978799118 T1398 Categorising platform/train stepping arrangements to assess and prioritise actions towards independent boardingRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 26 Sep 2025The aim of T1398 is to generate and apply the methodology needed to prioritise and make the case for interventions to make boarding and alighting more accessible. To achieve this, the project will: •Define a range of Boarding Categories based on PTI geometry data and human factors. The thresholds b£200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- T1397 The role of data-driven tools to support the development and management of driver competence post-qualification Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 25 Sep 2025This research aims to: -collate knowledge on the current state of driver competence management (assessment and developmental) -identify opportunities to use technology and data more effectively, and -clarify what changes are needed to take advantage of these opportunities. Ultimately, it will supp£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 904724896 T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 3 – Static Brake Testing of Freight VehiclesRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 17 Sep 2025At the highest level, this work package seeks to provide missing empirical data which will support decision making and modelling to better understand how the behaviour of freight braking systems impact on the generation of wheel flats. This project will seek to characterise and document the behavio£120,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 976595394 T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lightingRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 15 Sep 2025RSSB seeks to procure research to: •Provide insight on front-end lighting used on GB rolling stock; the assumptions made on their performance (both in term of visibility provided to the driver and warning to people on or near the line) •Indicate the degree of warning provided (in terms of distance b£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 978799118 978798928 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1398 – T1399 accessible boardingRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 8 Sep 2025The range of stepping arrangements at the Platform Train Interface (PTI) on the GB network presents issues for safe and independent boarding across the GB rail network. Variations in platform height, train floor level, door opening treadplates and platform curvature create vertical and lateral stepp£210,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 977407103 T1394 Determining tram-train platform arrangements Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 3 Sep 2025The objective of this research is to define a set of standardised tram-train platform arrangements suitable for use in Great Britain. These arrangements will help support safe, accessible, and cost-effective delivery of future tram-train schemes. The project will: •Develop practical platform interfa£80,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 976595394 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lightingRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Published 28 Aug 2025This project aims to: •Provide a defined list of variables that could impact front-end lighting intended to indicate the presence of a train to persons on or near the line •Provide insight on front-end lighting used on GB rolling stock; and the assumptions made on their visibility •Indicate the degr£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
What has this buyer published most recently?
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1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures
Estimated value stated in the notice
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1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GB
Estimated value stated in the notice
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GB-London: 1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 04
GB-London: 1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2
Estimated value stated in the notice
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GB-London: 1008157290 T1414 Testing the feasibility of the use of solar reflective solutions on rolling stock
Estimated value stated in the notice
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