Buyer
RSSB
The tender notices in our corpus from RSSB, newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
- Notices in the corpus
- 170Counted in the corpus search index when this page was read, across every stage (forecast, tender, award, contract). The index is refreshed by the corpus, so the newest notices may be missing for a while.Counted at Wed 21 Oct 2026, 07:28 BST.
- Newest notice published
- 13 Oct 2026
- Buyer type
- OtherThe corpus’s classification from the buyer name, as supplied.
- Read the buyer’s published records, newest first.
- Separate planning, live opportunities and historical outcomes.
- Read the original lot, value basis and documents.
- Investigate relevance before authorising response work.
Which notices has this buyer published?
Open notices are live tenders and forecasts. All notices also include historical ones: awarded, closed or past their deadline.
- 1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train pathRSSB · Published 13 Oct 2026RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train’s full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLOC-based timetable. The research will consider the information, data and technica£120,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Tue 10 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- 1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC networkRSSB · Published 23 Sep 2026This research explores the opportunities that retrofitting modest capacity traction batteries to EMUs present to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network.Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- 1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performanceRSSB · Published 17 Sep 2026RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered in a more neur£80,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight trainRSSB · Published 2 Sep 2026RSSB 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 di£350,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1054260192 T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing – Freight Vehicle Braking ResearchRSSB · Published 29 Jul 2026RSSB is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to two proposed and interdependent research procurements, T1420 and T1421, concerning variability in freight vehicle braking-system components. The overall research programme is expected to include the identification of representative wagValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- 1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industryRSSB · Published 28 Jul 2026RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the GB rail industry. The project will assess gaps in existing engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure and waste-management processes; develop a pr£120,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1022581808 T1415 AI-Enabled Assessment of Safety Critical Communication QualityRSSB · Published 23 Mar 2026This research aims to focus on developing a use case driven roadmap of how AI can be safely, effectively, and sustainably deployed to enhance the analysis of SCC across the rail industry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esou£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system designRSSB · Published 17 Feb 2026This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies. This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network£75,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 1011143624 T1405 - Developing appropriate safety mitigations for the movement of scrap in and out of tunnel environmentsRSSB · Published 2 Feb 2026Developing appropriate safety mitigations for the movement of scrap in and out of tunnel environments This project will undertake detailed system risk analysis (see objectives and scope for further information) along-side a review of what alternative mitigations are practicality possible given exist£80,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provisionRSSB · Published 26 Nov 2025RSSB 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 techno£80,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 995554193 T1405 - Expressions of Interest & Market Engagement Questionnaire for Developing appropriate safety mitigation for the movement of scrap in wagons through tunnel environmentsRSSB · Published 19 Nov 2025RSSB is planning to commission research to carry out analysis of all risks requiring consideration for scrap steel loads in open top wagons transiting the Severn Tunnel. This will create the robust, evidence-based case to update the current restrictions in the Severn Tunnel, alongside recommendation£125,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- 989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB RailRSSB · Published 23 Oct 2025This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standar£250,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)RSSB · Published 6 Oct 2025This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations£110,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)RSSB · Published 6 Oct 2025This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations£110,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 963400862 T1390 Making the case for network acceptance of simplified signalling connections for new low volume freight terminalsRSSB · Published 24 Sep 2025This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCSValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- 961977798 - T1386: How to Make Effective Use of Remote Condition Monitoring for Freight OperationsRSSB · Published 24 Sep 2025RSSB seeks to procure research to inform the adoption of RCM for six key wagon condition states and to optimise their data outputs to achieve effective data sharing. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982486273Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- 980552769 T1391 - How to enable bulk mail and light goods traffic using existing station infrastructureRSSB · Published 16 Sep 2025This research aims to understand the regulatory, safety and operational requirements that would enable more bulk mail and light goods traffic to be handled using existing station infrastructure. To do this, the work will consider typical requirements for platform/station spaces, boarding and aligh£75,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- T1396 974800463 - Reducing service disruptions from bridge strikesRSSB · Published 21 Aug 2025This project has been initiated in response to stakeholder demand — including from Network Rail and the Bridge Strike Prevention Group (representing other bridge owners)— to revisit the evidence base and investigate a series of outstanding and emerging questions that may inform future interventions.£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 966858431 T1393 Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sandersRSSB · Published 23 Jul 2025This project has two key aims: • Improve the GB rail industry’s understanding and identify appropriate mitigations to the exposure risks associated with the creation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and non-crystalline (amorphous) silica for staff when undertaking sander replenishment, maint£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 966848603 T1387 Exploring methods to monitor and model the safety risk of ETCS as it is introduced to the networkRSSB · Published 18 Jul 2025RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: •Investigate and agree on a suitable set of failures, hazards, and other incident precursors that risk intelligence systems could gather when ETCS is fitted. •Determine how to use this information to estimate safety risk in£75,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- 965435394 T1384 Defining the requirements of a decision support tool for train regulationRSSB · Published 16 Jul 2025RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: •Enable the industry to understand the requirements of an effective train regulation decision support tool. •Enable the industry to form a sound business case and clear plan for the development and deployment of the tool. F£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- Market Engagement Exercise - T1393 - Occupational health risks in depots relating to silica dust for sandersRSSB · Published 1 Jul 2025We 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
- 952468574 -T1349 Development of proposals for a Data Interoperability FrameworkRSSB · Published 30 May 2025The overall aim is to develop and validate a Data Interoperability Framework that is easy to use and can support GB Rail to achieve better levels of data interoperability. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tend£80,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- Developing a GB strategy and roadmap for transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication SystemRSSB · Published 28 May 2025RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a migration strategy for the transition to FMRCS. It will provide industry with route map that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased route map that wilValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- 949816391 - T1382 Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase TwoRSSB · Published 16 May 2025RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: •Expand the rail industry’s understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes no£100,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
What has this buyer published most recently?
This preview follows the current page’s record order. It is a sample, not a complete history or a forecast.
- 01
1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 02
1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
Value not stated in source
- 03
1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 04
1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 05
1054260192 T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing – Freight Vehicle Braking Research
Value not stated in source
How should you check a record before using it?
Follow its notice page to the original publication, then read the current document and value basis.
A published amount may describe a contract, lot or framework ceiling. The wording beside each record states the basis supplied by the source.
Publications: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
- Open the linked tender page and its original publication, where recorded.
- Separate publication, award and response dates.
- Read the value basis; a framework ceiling is not money spent.
- Use the named organisation; do not merge a group parent by assumption.
How much time should you allow to review this page?
Multiply the visible record count by your own review time. Follow-up documents are extra work.
Plan this page’s review
25 records on this page × your minutes per record.
Five minutes is an illustration. Later pages and linked documents are additional work.
Estimated review time125 minutesSource: Your inputs and this page · Visible record count
125 minminutes
- First record5
- Remaining records on this page120
Planning estimate for 25 records read at Wed 21 Oct 2026, 07:28 BST; not a measured average or a total for the organisation.
What should you investigate first?
Check the notice’s stage and scope before treating it as available work.
- Record01
Open one relevant notice
Keep its identifier and original publication together. - Context02
Separate invitation from outcome
Planning and award notices are not current invitations. - Evidence03
Read the current documents
Follow scope, lots and updates; resolve missing information through the buyer. - Decision04
Record why it matters
Keep facts separate from eligibility or future-demand assumptions. - Action05
Name a useful follow-up
Decide whether preparation work is justified.
An editorial review sequence, not a buyer timetable or predicted cycle.
What can you safely conclude from these records?
Use the facts each record states. A page of notices or awards does not establish market share, a win rate or future demand.
Review the recorded limitations below. Missing data stays missing, and organisations are linked only when the corpus supplies a page key.
- The corpus and this page are bounded views of published records.
- No organisation-wide spend or awarded-value total is calculated here.
- A named buyer link is not evidence of a wider group relationship.
- Past records do not establish the next opportunity’s date or value.
Where can you investigate next?
Use the guides to resolve the notice stage, framework or evidence question.
| Next record or guide | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Search Contracts Finder records | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Separate frameworks from contracts | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check the invitation’s stage | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check security evidence | Understand the next part of the bid |
The next decision needs a record someone can check.
What is the useful next action?
Open a relevant notice and establish whether there is work your team should investigate.
Keep the source, uncertainty and decision together.
Explore current and past tenders →- Locate a relevant published notice.
- Follow original documents and the stage.
- Resolve evidence and delivery questions.
- Keep a specific action and its reasons.
What are the limits of this record?
- Notices are linked to this buyer by a slug made from the buyer name on each notice. A notice that writes the name differently may be under another buyer, or none.
- Buyer type is the corpus's classification from the buyer name, not an official category.
Where was this record read?
- Buyer
- rssb
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- Wed 21 Oct 2026, 07:28 BST
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