1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path

Buyer

RSSB

Value

£120,000

Closes

10 November 2026

Where

London, London

Type

Open tender

In plain English

RSSB (the rail industry body) is paying for research into how train timetables could be described in more detail than they currently are. A supplier needs to study what data and systems are needed, show how this could work, and identify benefits and risks for the UK rail industry.

What the buyer wants

• Carry out feasibility research on a more detailed train path description system • Identify the data, information and technical requirements needed • Demonstrate how a granular path description could integrate with existing railway systems • Explore potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations for GB rail operators

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This is a specialist research contract requiring deep knowledge of UK rail systems and timetabling. Most trades and general small businesses would struggle unless they have railway operations or transport systems experience.

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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