--- title: "Provision of safety critical software technical expertise to support ORR staff undertaking regulatory oversight of TfL's Four Lines Modernisation Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION" published: "2024-11-05" --- # Provision of safety critical software technical expertise to support ORR staff undertaking regulatory oversight of TfL's Four Lines Modernisation Project Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc544785-8cc5-45c2-92e0-13d192cadfec.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e455-097f-4384-b690-3b4797d978c8 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION | | Additional buyers | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARTHUR D. LITTLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e455-097f-4384-b690-3b4797d978c8 - 18 Sep 2024 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da98548-7f77-4446-a6f6-9a1a354cf1b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e455-097f-4384-b690-3b4797d978c8 5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da98548-7f77-4446-a6f6-9a1a354cf1b3 18th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39b93ebe-f218-4f32-bc3e-562d73c0e7e9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb11ddab-2462-42d9-84da-60793defea2f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b89c082-dd9f-4f34-9ff6-c88eac0307a8 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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