1015007208 T1403 - Preventing unsolicited brake applications: A new approach to PassComm system design
A Tender Notice
by RSSB
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 9 month
- Value
- £75K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 17 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 13 Apr 2026 to 12 Jan 2027
- Deadline
- 20 Mar 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
- RSSB London
Description
This 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 Performance Board and its Performance Restoration Framework pillar ‘Keeping Trains Safely Moving’. It also aligns with the Rail Technical Strategy’s Critical Enabler ‘Optimised Train Operations’ and RSSB’s Rail Health and Safety Strategy (RHSS). This work is sponsored by the Operations Standards Forum (OSF) and supported by the Better Operations and Programme Board (BOPB).
Award Criteria
| W2 Tenderer’s understanding and methodology | _ |
| W3 Tenderer’s experience and individual expertise | _ |
| W4 Project management: Planning and engagement | _ |
| W5 Project management: Risks and opportunities | _ |
| W6 Cost of project | _ |
CPV Codes
- 73110000 - Research services
Other Information
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Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0655e1
- FTS 014248-2026