Award

Provision of safety critical software technical expertise to support ORR staff undertaking regulatory oversight of TfL's Four Lines Modernisation Project

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION

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Award

05 Nov 2024 at 09:24

Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has completed the procurement process for the provision of safety-critical software technical expertise to support their staff in regulatory oversight of Transport for London's (TfL) Four Lines Modernisation Project. The procurement process used an open procedure below the threshold, culminating in an awarded contract valued at £30,000 to Arthur D. Little Limited. This award was officially published on 5th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 2nd November 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The project, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79410000), involves meticulous assessments of TfL and Hitachi Rail's actions against relevant standards, including software development practices and major software upgrade preparations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in safety-critical software assessments. SMEs are highly suitable for this opportunity given the project's scope and budget. The detailed nature of the work will benefit firms experienced in rigorous software testing, system specification assessments, and root cause analyses. Successful completion of this tender could enhance the reputation of the participating business within the regulatory and transport sectors, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations with public entities like the ORR and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of safety critical software technical expertise to support ORR staff undertaking regulatory oversight of TfL's Four Lines Modernisation Project

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to undertake a 'deep dive' and assess a sample of the actions taken by TfL and Hitachi Rail in relation to the requirements of relevant standards. The deep dive will include: Review the software development practices in place now for the next major software upgrade, including a deep dive to look at a sample of subsystem specification and associated software specification. Opinion will be required on the scope and sufficiency of testing as preparation for the next major software upgrade, to include a sample verification that any root cause analyses which may have the potential to affect safety have been addressed, as well as an assessment of any equally effective measures which have been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e455-097f-4384-b690-3b4797d978c8
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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 REGULATION
Additional Buyers

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

ARTHUR D. LITTLE

Further Information

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