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Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) RAM, SS, Interoperability, Security and other services

FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS

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07 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) RAM, SS, Interoperability, Security and other services" is currently in the tender stage. The buying organisation, Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, is situated in London, UK. The tender relates to the procurement of services in the business analysis and consultancy industry category, with designated roles covering areas such as RAM management, system safety engineering, and cybersecurity. The procurement involves diverse delivery addresses including the UK and extends globally. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 4 August 2025, with a potential mobilization start in September or October 2025 and a full start estimated in February 2026. The contract period spans from 7 September 2025 to 30 September 2027, with a total value estimated at £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specializing in business analysis consultancy, civil engineering consultancy, and safety consultancy services to expand their market presence. It particularly suits businesses capable of delivering expert professional roles in the technical and safety aspects of rail systems. Larger consultancies with expertise in managing complex projects and integration with other systems stand a good chance of securing this contract, given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Participation in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio and facilitate entry into broader markets, especially within rail infrastructure and safety consultancy sectors.

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Notice Title

Procurement for Designated Roles (PSC) RAM, SS, Interoperability, Security and other services

Notice Description

As part of the track system packages for each lot, Ferrovial BAM JV will be procuring designated professional roles. The Services Package A shall consist of provision of designated professionals to perform, within the Contractor's Design Management team, the following Designated professional Role(s) under the Main Contract: o Contractor's RAM Manager o Contractor's System Safety Engineer o Contractor's Interoperability point of contact o Contractor's Cyber Security Manager o Contractor's Fire Manager Potential mobilization start (soft start) in September/October 2025 - then estimated full start Febuary 2026. Additional information: 1. Lead the management, oversight of designers' delivery on the following: * Requirements - ensure there are suitable plans/procedures/processes are in place to evidence compliance with the requirements of the Contract and provision of required assurance under the Contract, (evidence normally provided by others, for example the Designers) and review of evidence supplied by the others (e.g. the Designers) * Manage, for these elements of scope, the design and assurance delivery in line with the programme * Support on Departures including discussions with Designers, Contractor's staff, and HS2 or others 2. Plans & processes Draft - liaising as required with the Designers, the Contractor's staff, HS2 and/or others - the following plans & processes; seek approval by HS2; address and reach resolution of any comments (including resubmissions) until acceptance by HS2 * RAM Plan and Programme * Contractor's System Safety Management Plan * Interoperability Management Plan * Review the Physical Security Plan * RAM Demonstration Plan * Interface Management Plan - input on the Rail Systems safety part * RAM Reliability Growth Plan * Review of EMC Control Plan and E&B Execution Plan * Support with the definition of the processes, in liaison with Contractor's Information Management Team, Design Management Team to support supply of evidence of assurance to HS2 3. Review and manage design deliverables Review associated design deliverables & approval for submission to HS2, including assessment of integration within Contractor's design, address comments; for: * Design deliverables * Specifications * Associated assurance deliverables, evidence of assurance, * Acceptance for submission to HS2. Manage addressing and closing out any associated comments from HS2 and others (including Assessment Body (AsBO)) * Support the process of Departures, and contribute to the Departures Register * Assumptions: identify and set, ensure recording, in coordination with Designers and Contractor's Design Management team. Manage discussions and agreement with Designers and HS2 and close out of Assumptions 4. Coordination and liaison with other parties, interfaces: * Participate or lead on IDCs, IDRs or other Review sessions * Liaise with HS2, Designer's SMEs, Assessment Body (AsBO), suppliers/subcontractors and others on behalf of the Contractor * Chair or support/participate in meetings for interfaces with HS2, RSCs, MWCCs or other parties * Establish, own and maintain/update as needed ICDs to manage interfaces with HS2, other RSCs, MWCCs, to ensure integration within Contractor's design, of other systems and/or design by Others /Employer's Design * Manage other systems inputs 5. Miscellaneous * Coordinate with other design disciplines within design delivery, with interface management team, technical assurance team and information management team as required for the design delivery * Support to manage risk and change, in liaison with Contractor's Design Management and Commercial teams, also on procurement processes * Identify and propose/manage optimization ideas in respect of the Scope of the Contract, for each design discipline * Coordination with other Contractor's teams * Support to manage the design programme activities * Support on reporting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5bab934-9a9c-4c80-b7dd-3e27fa78ef30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f01f12dd-401e-430a-8f9f-195e7abcb270
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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