Notice Information
Notice Title
Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems
Notice Description
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 Additional information: The tender exercise is being managed via the ORR Procurement portal (BRAVO). All tender clarification questions must be raised via the portal.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-e5053dab-f668-46e5-8170-4acfa2e8fe4d
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f7b8f-402d-4632-b78f-7d03afb0f9c8
- 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
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £51,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £50,050 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Oct 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 12 Oct 2022Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 20 Oct 20223 years ago
- Contract Period
- 23 Oct 2022 - 6 Jun 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f7b8f-402d-4632-b78f-7d03afb0f9c8
26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e058ff1-79bf-45e5-86d3-c424a01a9a27
9th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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