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    ContractsPFAS Management Research for GB Rail Industry
    Closed contract

    PFAS Management Research for GB Rail Industry

    Contract value
    £120k
    Closed 25 Aug 2026

    RSSB is commissioning research to develop practical guidance on managing PFAS substances across GB's rail industry, including case studies on transitioning to safer alternatives.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 28 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £120k
    Closed 25 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 25 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£120,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      25 Aug 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 25 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    28 Jul 2026Today25 Aug 2026

    Brief

    RSSB seeks a research supplier to develop comprehensive guidance on managing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across Great Britain's rail sector. The project will identify gaps in current engineering, safety, assurance, materials disclosure, and waste management processes; create a proportionate framework for assessing PFAS emissions and waste impacts; and produce practical guidance for managing PFAS-related changes throughout the railway asset lifecycle. The research will include three case studies, particularly focusing on transitioning from aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) to fluorine-free alternatives, and will enable consistent, risk-informed decision-making across asset owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers, and supply chain partners. This is a research services opportunity managed through RSSB's eSourcing portal.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d574
    RS
    Buyer
    RSSB
    Sector
    Research & Innovation