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942051957 IMP-T1327 Compatibility of heights of standard vehicle gauges with low contact wire heights

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BuyerRSSB
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published7 Nov 2025

What is being bought

This research intends to investigate the discrepancies between the maximum vertical dimensions within different gauges, which could create safety issues where such exceedances occur in the vicinity of live overhead wires. The results of this piece of work needs to provide robust evidence to inform the creation of a technical note and potential changes to gauging and electrification standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992873335

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Statuscomplete

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Planning documents0
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Related procurements

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Awards

1

Statusactive
SupplierDGauge Ltd
Value£100,000
Contract periodFrom 8 Nov 2025 to 5 Aug 2026

2

Statusactive
SupplierDGauge Ltd
Value£120,000
Contract periodFrom 10 Nov 2025 to 5 Aug 2026

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Main procurement categoryNot published
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Tender period: endNot published
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Award period: endNot published
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Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
7 Nov 2025award, contract072046-2025
29 May 2025tender028462-2025

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