Research to establish a harmonised Automatic Current Limitation standard and implementation pathway for electric trains across Great Britain's railway network.
9 days left to bid. Opened 3 weeks ago, deadline 16 Nov 2026.
No single supplier dominates the field.
In research innovation, Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.
Across research innovation, the most active winners are WSP UK LIMITED, IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Develop evidence-based emergency repair procedures and guidance for passenger train windows to improve maintenance consistency and operational safety.
RSSB requires consultancy expertise to develop a social impact report for the rail industry, including report design and data management across the sector.
RSSB requires a specialist supplier to update the GSM-R failure model and safety risk analysis by September 2026.
Feasibility study to test solar reflective coatings on UK passenger trains to improve temperature control and reduce energy consumption.
Fund collaborative data service networks to connect practitioners and improve research support services across the social science sector.
Get up to £250,000 to develop marine robots and autonomous underwater vehicles designed to operate reliably in extreme Arctic conditions over 18 months.
Fund innovative wearable and observation-based methods to measure how home learning environments influence child development and educational outcomes.
Commission to develop an evidence-based blueprint for redesigning local growth funding frameworks across England's various governance models.
