1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train

What the buyer is asking for

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 differences between integrated and non-integrated brake equipment and the consistency of brake force across the fleet. The research will develop an evidence base to support operational, engineering and standards decisions, including recommendations on how greater conformity in braking performance could be achieved. The work is expected to start in October 2026, with a budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT, and is anticipated to take less than 12 months. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./65NA2RG3HU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65NA2RG3HU

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 30%qualityW2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology
• 25%qualityW3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise
• 15%qualityW4 Project management: Planning and engagement
• 10%qualityW5 Project management: Risks and opportunities
• 20%priceW6 Cost of project

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published20 days ago

   2 Sept 2026, 09:59 BST
2. Clarification questions bytoday

   22 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 10 days

   2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 28 days

   19 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice2 Sept 2026, 09:59 BST082927-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender