1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Submission deadline
- 2 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £350,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 082927-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06f01d
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73110000Research services
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 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
Official publications
- FTS · 082927-2026 · 2 September 2026
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- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 2 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £350,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) (United Kingdom).
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