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title: "Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems"
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# Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5053dab-f668-46e5-8170-4acfa2e8fe4d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f7b8f-402d-4632-b78f-7d03afb0f9c8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 6 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,050 |
| 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 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 | RAIL ADVISORY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f7b8f-402d-4632-b78f-7d03afb0f9c8
- 9 Sep 2022 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e058ff1-79bf-45e5-86d3-c424a01a9a27

## 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
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ab23aa4-730f-481c-ad31-175e153d43f1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cebef0b3-7b5d-441d-aaf8-f8c0721dc297
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63d6225f-4d60-4867-a2a8-7384e4b59a47
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69db3e20-a31f-40ba-823f-857485e7d507
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfb5ab6f-9a1e-4eec-8c00-d8df8c32d053

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