Buyers
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Rail Safety and Standards Board awarded 33 contracts between 24 September 2025 and 6 November 2026, to 30 different suppliers. The most common categories were Research & development (13 awards), then Business & professional services (9), then IT, software & telecoms (4). Where a value was stated (13 awards), the median was £93k. 12 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 6 Nov 2026. Every row links to the original notice.
- Contracts awarded33
- Period covered24 Sept 2025 to 6 Nov 2026
- Distinct suppliers30
- Contract valuesMedian £93k across the 13 awards that state a value
- Suppliers named6 of 33 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 9 awards
- IT, software & telecoms 4 awards
- Financial & insurance 3 awards
- Surveying, architecture & engineering 3 awards
Contracts awarded
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Payroll Services
6 Nov 2026 · ends 28 Nov 2028Supplier not named in a form we publish
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Executive Recruitment Search
4 Nov 2026 · ends 22 Oct 2027Supplier not named in a form we publish
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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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