Buyers
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Rail Safety and Standards Board awarded 31 contracts between 24 September 2025 and 23 September 2026, to 28 different suppliers. The most common categories were Research & development (13 awards), then Business & professional services (7), then IT, software & telecoms (4). Where a value was stated (13 awards), the median was £93k. 11 of those contracts are due to end in the next 12 months, and it has 3 tenders open to bid now.
Taken from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder contract award notices published between 24 Sept 2025 to 23 Sept 2026. Every row links to the original notice.
- Contracts awarded31
- Period covered24 Sept 2025 to 23 Sept 2026
- Distinct suppliers28
- Contract valuesMedian £93k across the 13 awards that state a value
- Suppliers named6 of 31 awards
Open to bid now
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Small-firm friendly
1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path
RSSB wants research into whether and how trains could be described in more detail than current TIPLOC-based timetables allow. The work will examine data needs, technical feasibility, and benefits and risks for GB rail operators.
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Small-firm friendly
1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GB
RSSB is commissioning research to develop a strategy for harmonising automatic current limitation (ACL) across GB electric trains. The work will confirm target specifications, quantify benefits and costs, and define a practical transition pathway from current to future state.
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Small-firm friendly
1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures
RSSB wants research into temporary repair methods for passenger train windows - which methods work on current stock, what loading they can handle, and what speed/time restrictions apply. The outcome is guidance for maintenance teams and design input for future rolling stock procurement.
What they buy
- Research & development 13 awards
- Business & professional services 7 awards
- IT, software & telecoms 4 awards
- Financial & insurance 3 awards
- Surveying, architecture & engineering 3 awards
Contracts awarded
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1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
23 Sept 2026 · £216k · ends 5 Oct 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: 1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report
17 Sept 2026 · £28k · ends 17 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: 1030972047 25-005 - Review of the operational requirements for GSMR radio - Phase 2
17 Sept 2026 · £66k · ends 12 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: 1008157290 T1414 Testing the feasibility of the use of solar reflective solutions on rolling stock
17 Sept 2026 · £120k · ends 30 Apr 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Marketing Measurement Framework
18 Aug 2026 · ends 16 Aug 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: Insurance Broker Services
31 Jul 2026 · £93k · ends 31 Mar 2030Supplier not named in a form we publish
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RISQS
17 Jul 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Accreditation
22 Jun 2026 · ends 16 Dec 2029Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: Employee Engagement Surveys
15 Jun 2026 · £109k · ends 26 Nov 2030Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Brand strategy and marketing support
1 Jun 2026 · ends 28 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Broker Services for Private Medical and Dental Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
1 Jun 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2029Awarded to ISIO GROUP LIMITED
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Safety Risk Model (SRM) v10 upgrade
1 May 2026 · £67k · ends 30 Dec 2026Awarded to Sotera Risk Solutions Limited
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Rail Reform Consultancy Services
7 Apr 2026 · ends 27 Apr 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: 977215574 Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) Interface Development
25 Mar 2026 · £35k · ends 31 May 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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GB-London: 847167048 Learning Management System 2026
23 Mar 2026 · £66k · ends 23 Mar 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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SaviRPM - Rail Performance Modelling Application
11 Mar 2026 · £32k · ends 3 Feb 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Renewable Fuels Benchmarking
11 Feb 2026 · ends 8 Aug 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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978798928 T1399 Interventions for improving platform/train stepping arrangements
4 Feb 2026 · ends 24 Sept 2026Awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
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989217422 T1379- Validation and enhancement of train driver psychometric assessment, selection and recruitment for modern train operations in GB Rail
3 Feb 2026 · ends 6 Jan 2028Awarded to Work Psychology Limited
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Salary Benchmarking
30 Jan 2026 · ends 1 Oct 2031Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search
27 Jan 2026 · ends 25 Jan 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Rail Reform Support
15 Jan 2026 · ends 20 Feb 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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976595394 T1400 Demonstrating the visibility and illumination of rolling stock external lighting
16 Dec 2025 · ends 24 Aug 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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904724896 T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 3 – Static Brake Testing of Freight Vehicles
16 Dec 2025 · ends 10 Apr 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Non-Executive Director Recruitment Services
15 Dec 2025 · ends 14 Dec 2026Supplier not named in a form we publish
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