1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GB

Buyer
Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)
Value
£180,000
Closes
16 November 2026
Where
London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Rail Safety Standards Board is buying research services to develop a strategy for harmonising automatic current limitation (ACL) systems across electric trains operating in Great Britain. The research will confirm the target technical standard, assess economic viability, and create a detailed plan for transitioning existing and future trains to this new standard.

What the buyer wants

• Confirm and detail the target state for ACL harmonisation (based on BS EN 50388-1:2022 without UKSNC), including technical feasibility, economic costs, benefits and risks • Define a detailed transition pathway from the current state to the target state, specifying which ACL changes are technically achievable for existing trains, requirements for future trains, the role of dual trains, and the phasing timeline to reach the target state

Likely requirements

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This is a highly specialised rail industry research contract requiring deep technical knowledge of railway electrification standards and systems. Almost all small general tradespeople (electricians, builders, cleaners) would be disqualified unless they have specific rail engineering expertise and relevant research credentials.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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