Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8e5c-7259-9232-d303f7b0dc18/1074279646-t1416-feasibility-and-impact-of-a-full-description-of-train-path Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1074279646 T1416 - Feasibility and impact of a full description of train path [RSSB](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rssb) Estimated value £120,000 Published 13 Oct 2026 Deadline 22 days left 10 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the feasibility and potential impact of developing a more detailed description of a train’s full path than is currently possible through the existing TIPLOC-based timetable. The research will consider the information, data and technical requirements needed, demonstrate how a more granular path description could work alongside existing railway systems, and explore the potential benefits, risks and implementation considerations for the GB rail industry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [rssb.delta-esourcing.com](https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./8D5Z4669FC) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8D5Z4669FC](https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8D5Z4669FC) ## CPV classification Research services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096458-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096458-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile RSSB: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rssb) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across Electric Rolling Stock in GB · Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8c27-704a-82c6-540cefca27cf/1073434028-t1427-strategy-for-harmonising-automatic-current-limitation-across-el) [1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures · Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1404a-e53c-7026-aba9-dd97adaf7592/1074032381-t1424-passenger-rolling-stock-emergency-window-repair-procedures) [Heaton Reception Road Enhancement · Northern Trains Limited · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-117d-72ed-82eb-fa982f8ae9fe/heaton-reception-road-enhancement) [Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis · Department for Transport · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-27e5-7016-b54f-5667de1b58d4/department-for-transport-shared-research-evaluation-and-analysis) [Southern Track and Rail Systems Phase 3 · Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN) · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-1d62-710c-95ef-69faa8553e38/southern-track-and-rail-systems-phase-3) [British Sign Language Customer Information Service · Rail Delivery Group · 50 days left · 8 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-359d-712d-8450-873eff76767d/british-sign-language-customer-information-service)