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# 978799118 978798928 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1398 – T1399 accessible boarding

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/978799118-978798928-market-engagement-questionnaire-for-t1398-t1399-accessible-boarding-ocds-h6vhtk-059619). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB): "978799118 978798928 Market Engagement Questionnaire for T1398 – T1399 accessible boarding". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £210,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/rssb-gov-ot1207)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £210,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Research services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/978799118-978798928-market-engagement-questionnaire-for-t1398-t1399-accessible-boarding-ocds-h6vhtk-059619#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-059619`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/978799118-978798928-market-engagement-questionnaire-for-t1398-t1399-accessible-boarding-ocds-h6vhtk-059619#tl-md)

## Description
The range of stepping arrangements at the Platform Train Interface (PTI) on the GB network presents issues for safe and independent boarding across the GB rail network. Variations in platform height, train floor level, door opening treadplates and platform curvature create vertical and lateral stepping distances that present accessibility as well as safety and operational challenges, particularly for passengers with reduced mobility or other access needs. These challenges also affect dwell times, operational performance, and passenger confidence.
While previous research has provided valuable insights into PTI geometry, human factors, and accessibility implications, the industry still lacks a useable classification system that links physical PTI geometry measures to accessibility levels. An evidence-based framework is needed to guide cost-effective interventions and prioritise investment in boarding accessibility. 
To address this gap, RSSB together with NR System Operator is scoping two complementary research projects. We are seeking supplier input into the scoping activity underway. Please provide your views on the questions specified within the documentation:
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: 
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./7V297ESNT8
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: 
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7V297ESNT8

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 73110000

- **Contract Period:** 26/11/2025 to 25/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F054770-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-08T15:05:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-30T20:53:54.937Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-059619