Tender

Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) professional service

FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems has initiated a tender process for the provision of Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) professional services under the title "Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) professional service". This tender, classified under business analysis consultancy services, is aimed at overseeing compliance with essential safety standards within the rail sector. The services are required across various locations, including the United Kingdom and European territories, with the tender currently in the active stage and key submission deadline set for the 21st of July, 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence with a soft start in September or October 2025, moving to full start in February 2026, and is expected to run until the 30th of September, 2027. The estimated contract value ranges from £150,000 to £250,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specializing in civil engineering, construction consultancy, and safety education services, alongside those offering business, management, and technical consultancy services. Given the tender’s focus on specialist consultancy services for technical testing, engineering, and safety compliance, businesses with relevant expertise and accreditation, particularly those familiar with UK standards and possessing Assessment Body (AsBo) credentials, would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity encourages strategic growth in infrastructure, health, safety consultancy, and the broader construction consultancy market, offering a platform for businesses to leverage their industry knowledge and expand their portfolio within the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) professional service

Notice Description

As part of the track system packages for each lot, Ferrovial BAM JV will be procuring designated professional roles. The Services Package B shall consist of provision of Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) professional service. FBRS must appoint an Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) in accordance with the requirements of EN 50126, 50128, 50129 when the works are required to comply with those standards. For subsystems that are required to comply with the CCS NTSN, to avoid unnecessary duplication of independent assessment work and facilitate the recognition of the Contractor's ISA's assessment by the Employer's AsBo, FBRS must appoint an ISA which is also an accredited AsBo (Assessment Body) in the United Kingdom. Additional information: Potential mobilization start (soft start) in September/October 2025 - then estimated full start Febuary 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c037eb-e9fc-432a-86c7-6a60083dd162
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

80330000 - Safety education services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2ND
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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