# GB-London: 921891983 T1351 An investigation into the factors impacting freight braking in low adhesion

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Rail Safety Standards Board \(RSSB\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Rail Safety Standards Board \(RSSB\)](/buyers/rail-safety-standards-board-rssb/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £100,000
- Published: 4 March 2025
- Contract start: 14 April 2025
- Contract end: 13 April 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 82ec2df6-e46b-42c7-9f69-5d668b7181ca-831716
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-495d641b-4202-4332-83f4-3ea05712168e

## Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 March 2025 for the following reason: The deadline date for tenders is now 14 March at 12:00\.\(This project will undertake an investigation into the factors that impact freight braking \(deceleration\) in low-adhesion conditions, with a focus on understanding the interactions between various influences and how they differ from those observed in passenger or other rail applications\.\) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises \(SMEs\)\. However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ec2df6-e46b-42c7-9f69-5d668b7181ca-831716)