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RSSB

1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry

R&DCPV 73110000
Value£120,000
Deadline25 Aug 2026
Published28 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide

£120,000 — stated in the notice

Timeline
Published 28 Jul 2026ClosedCloses 25 Aug 2026
Who to contact
Henry Ojo
henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk
020 3142 5351

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The brief

RSSB 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 proportionate approach for assessing PFAS-related emissions and waste impacts; and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-driven change across the railway asset lifecycle.

The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives, and will support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./SVV388EJR7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SVV388EJR7

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The guidance will be tested through three

The guidance will be tested through three case studies, including the transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free alternatives, and will support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers and the wider supply chain.

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OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d574
Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
071303-2026
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