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Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2022 at 13:13

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

03 Nov 2022 at 14:19

Tender Notice
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04 Aug 2022 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Aug 2022 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is seeking services for an investigation into unauthorised structural subsystems. The tender, titled "Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems", falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services. The procurement stage is at award, with a contract value of GBP 51,000. The tender was issued on 4th August 2022, with a tender period ending on 19th August 2022. The contract period spans from 5th September 2022 to 8th May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in transport systems consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider bidding for this open procedure below the threshold. With the main focus on investigating unauthorised structural subsystems within the rail industry, businesses capable of providing detailed analysis and recommendations related to compliance, safety, quality, and cost implications are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems

Notice Description

NOT AWARDED - no bids received - tender published again as ORR/CT/22-38 The ORR are aware of an issue where sub-systems have been brought into use without an Interoperability authorisation. The ORR want, on a NR Region basis the following; 1. The size of the issue determined (i.e the number of sub-systems brought into use without an authorisation where an authorisation was most likely required). 2. The significance of the issue in terms of regulatory compliance as well as future safety, quality and cost implications. 3. An evidenced opinion on the cause(s) of the issue. 4. An informed opinion on whether the issue is ongoing and whether NR are adequately addressing the issue. The scope shall include the following: * NR led and 3rd Party projects going back to 1st April 2017.Collecting evidence from Network Rail Sponsors, DEAM's and Capital Delivery Directors on current and previous construction projects dating back to 2017 with ORR authorisation tracker * Investigating a sample of infrastructure project completed, including but not exclusively 3rd party station projects dating back up to 5 years, use this a base line, collect statements from Network Rail * Investigating a sample of current projects in progress but not captured in ORR authorisation tracker * The consultant shall ensure the Network Rail and 3rd party owned projects receive equal scrutiny, we are interested to understand the relationship that both 3rd parties and Network Rail have with the authorisation process * Understanding relationship of ASPRO (Asset Protection and Optimisation) with 3rd parties * Understanding why any identified unauthorised works continued without a Network Change Notification * Investigating differences in process and acceptance between SRPs (System Review panel) across the regions to understand level of variability across the Network * Provide evidence of good and poor practices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7693acbc-7942-4aeb-8356-70906ef1adf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8f2b21-77ad-424f-b3f4-784695ccf041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 8 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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