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996479591 T1404 Investigating and proposing improvements for rolling stock heat insulation provision

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Public undertaking

In brief

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) was looking for suppliers for research work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 16 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including thermal performance, fire safety, durability, and end-of-life considerations), evaluate how vehicle design and operation influence heat loss, and quantify the benefits of potential improvements in terms of energy use, carbon reduction, operating costs, and passenger comfort. The outcome will be clear, evidence-based recommendations to support industry decision-makers in adopting cost-effective, technically robust, and sustainable insulation solutions. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997308563

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 077463-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 077633-2025

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From notice 077463-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 26 November 2025, last updated 27 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.