Award

Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2022 at 08:22

Tender

09 Sep 2022 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has awarded a contract for an investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems. The contract, with an award value of £50,050, falls under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period running from 24th October 2022 to 6th June 2023. The tender had a value of £51,000 and followed an open procedure. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender closed on 12th October 2022.

This tender by the ORR presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport systems consultancy and business management consultancy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete. The investigation scope includes determining the size and significance of unauthorised usage issues, with a focus on regulatory compliance and future implications. The awarded contract offers potential growth prospects for consultancy firms with expertise in transport systems, compliance, and project management.

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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.

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


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

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

RAIL ADVISORY GROUP

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