# GB-London: 904821566 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: 22 November 2024
- Contract start: 27 January 2025
- Contract end: 26 January 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 9b99fb25-8a2e-41f8-9b86-3c63da40574b-805184
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3dba41a-aa7b-48a5-b8d3-ad8a7250ef03

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b99fb25-8a2e-41f8-9b86-3c63da40574b-805184)