--- title: "RISQS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RAILWAY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION SCHEME LIMITED" published: "2020-12-31" --- # RISQS Buyer: RAILWAY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION SCHEME LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63896fc3-033e-4dca-b317-df1d2e6961a9.json) ## Summary The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme Limited is currently in the planning stage of the RISQS procurement process, which allows organisations such as Network Rail, Transport for London, and Transport for Wales to purchase services related to the railway industry. This qualification system, announced on 31st December 2020, operates under a structured coding system (RICCL) that categorises railway commodities, facilitating efficient supplier pre-qualification. The engagement end date for this process is set for 31st December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the railway sector, particularly those that specialise in transport equipment and construction work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as they can enhance their competitive edge by aligning with the qualification standards of RISQS, thereby gaining access to a wider array of potential contracts within the GB rail industry. ## Notice This notice announces the existence of a qualification system for the railway industry pursuant to which Network Rail, Transport for London and Transport for Wales can purchase services falling within the CPV codes listed. The qualification system is operated by RSSB and includes the GB rail industry's supplier pre-qualification questionnaire and audit. The RISQS coding structure, against which suppliers indicate their areas of capability, is the RICCL. The Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) includes all commodities that are purchased to support GB Railway operations and provides a common vocabulary for the benefit of all buyers and suppliers who are participants in railway supplier assurance activities. It aligns with International standards (especially ISO 81346) while utilising the best of existing models. The Commodity Classification System is a hierarchical classification system. All entities are identified with a structured alphanumeric code which both indicates its location in the list and uniquely classifies it.The Commodity Classification System is split into eight sub-systems. Each sub-system consists of its classes. These could be termed its 'children'. Each class is part of its subsystem, this could be termed its parent. The prefixes A-H identify which sub-system a commodity belongs too. The codes, and further explanations can be found at http://www.risqs.org/ explanation-of-riccl/ This notice incorporates any changes that have occurred since the previous qualification system notice (QSN) was published for RISQS services and supersedes all previous QSNs for RISQS service. This means that Buyers can use RISQS to identify registered suppliers who have selected the relevant product and/or service codes which meet their contract needs without having to request this information from suppliers for each tender that is issued. For more information on how to register with RISQS please visit https://www.risqs.org/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156b36d-2d9c-43eb-9abe-761c0c05036c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RAILWAY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION SCHEME LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 31 Dec 2020 at 08:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156b36d-2d9c-43eb-9abe-761c0c05036c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9156b36d-2d9c-43eb-9abe-761c0c05036c 31st December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.risqs.org - http://www.risqs.org/ - https://www.risqs.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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