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RSSB 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 wagons, development of a static brake-testing plan, undertaking of static brake testing and detailed analysis of the resulting data.
RSSB currently intends to procure the programme through two separate competitive tender exercises. The precise allocation of the phases and associated activities remains under consideration and may be informed by the responses received through this engagement.
The purpose of the engagement is to:
RSSB has established the fundamental objectives and proposed technical scope of the research. This engagement is not intended to redesign the core requirement.
Further information and the questions on which RSSB is seeking feedback are contained in the T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing – Freight Vehicle Braking Research, available through the Delta eSourcing portal.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./K9Q57CQDEN
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2). The buyer wants to talk to suppliers before designing the procurement. Taking part is how to shape it.
Bids are submitted through the buyer’s own portal, not on this site. Read the full notice on Find a Tender before relying on any date here.
No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Oct 2026 – Jun 2027 | - | planning |