Open tenders / Consultancy & research
Open tender · Notice 097563-2026
1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures
- Value
- £50k
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026 (10 days)
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 7 Dec 2026 – 6 May 2027
In plain English
RSSB wants a research contract to study emergency window repair methods for passenger trains, covering which temporary fixes (including alternatives to film) work reliably, what loads they must withstand, and what operational restrictions should apply while repairs are in place. The work should produce practical guidance for maintenance teams and insights for future rolling stock design, running from 7 December 2026 to 6 May 2027, worth an estimated £50,000.
Good fit for: Rail engineering or research consultancies with expertise in rolling stock materials, glazing systems and maintenance practices.
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What the buyer says
The project is expected to deliver the following outcomes: •A clear, evidence-based understanding of: owhich temporary repair methods, including any viable alternatives to film, work reliably on current passenger rolling stock bodyside and door windows, and what factors determine how well they perform; othe loading conditions temporary repair must withstand, the likelihood of these being met bby different repair methods, and the operational restrictions (such as speed and time in service) that should apply while one is in place. •Practical, well-organised guidance, easily accessible to: omaintenance teams and the engineers who support them, so that temporary repairs are selected and applied correctly and consistently across the full range of window mounting and glazing systems currently in use; oTeam working on future rolling stock procurement and design that evidence the impact of different window design on the feasibility and reliability of temporary repairs. •Clarity on where evidence gaps remain, and high-level recommendations on how they could be address, including targeted testing. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./73MG3B4E5F To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73MG3B4E5F
Getting the documents
delta-esourcing.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 15 Oct 2026.
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