Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3d-6d70-7213-b7fa-4983b23c7338/gb-london-t1163-03-criteria-for-defining-speed-differential-categories-mu-em closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-London: T1163-03 - Criteria for Defining Speed Differential Categories MU, EMU and DMU [Rail Safety & Standards Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rail-safety-standards-board) Estimated value £100,000 to £500,000 Published 23 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 31 May 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Various lettered speed differentials, including Sprinters (SP), Multiple Units (MU), (Diesel Multiple Units (DMU), Electric Multiple Units (EMU) and High Speed Trains (HST) classifications, have been used across the GB rail network. Differentials are dependent on the characteristics of rolling stock and infrastructure with the evolution of both leading to a variety of differentials being applied in many locations. In the research project 'Categorising the relationship between track condition, line speed, and vehicle forces' (T996), the rolling stock requirements for the Sprinter (SP) class, were investigated and codified. Equivalent work has not so far been undertaken for other lettered differentials. This project will look to identify numerate criteria for the speed differentials MU, EMU, DMU and HST to overcome the issues identified above. Furthermore, it will aim to demonstrate the benefits of applying these findings to the real world case studies 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. ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/69d395f4-0e6a-47f5-93b1-1125e8595256) 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 Rail Safety & Standards Board: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rail-safety-standards-board) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Tees Bird Mapping Project · Natural England · 24 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-0a39-72df-aac0-991d1747cd02/tees-bird-mapping-project) [Research services – Evaluatie van de implementatie van de proeftuin Pioniersscholen · Vlaamse Overheid · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cecf-7255-bee1-542f502ed088/belgium-research-services-evaluatie-van-de-implementatie-van-de-proeftuin-pi) [Research services – KPN/28/2026 „Charakterystyka biogeochemiczna gleb i roślin wybranych torfowisk subalpejskich ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem torfowiska u źródeł Úpy na Równi pod Śnieżką” · Karkonoski Park Narodowy z siedzibą w Jeleniej Górze · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-97ae-7315-8e1a-e686bca1e724/poland-research-services-kpn282026-charakterystyka-biogeochemiczna-gleb-i) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Evaluation of Five Pilot Projects Testing Exemptions from Provisions of the Local Government Act, the Property Tax Act, the General Practitioner Regulations, and Other Regulatory Frameworks · Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development · 14 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a35e-73b3-8bf4-7d33c32cf58b/norway-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-ev) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Zabezpečenie trvalých a analytických činností pre oblasť dopravy · Ministerstvo dopravy Slovenskej republiky · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ce90-72fd-b25d-99b3ee2e8b4b/slovakia-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services) [Research and development consultancy services – ATU wishes to establish a Panel of National Contact Point Experts across EU Member States to build capacity to incorporate EU Results-Based Payments Schemes in Public or Private Support Schemes. · Atlantic Technological University · 438 days left · 31 Dec 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ccf1-7050-b440-6554b4a1426f/ireland-austria-slovenia-research-and-development-consultancy-services-atu)