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title: "AsBo and NoBo consultants"
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# AsBo and NoBo consultants

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291a3

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## Summary

Transport for Wales (TfW) is executing a procurement process for a multi-supplier framework to appoint Assessment Body (AsBo), Notifiable Body (NoBo), and Designated Body (DeBo) services across the Wales and Borders Rail Service network. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active award valued at £500,000, signed on 26 April 2021. The framework is expected to run for an initial two years, with two 12-month extension options. Bidders were assessed on quality and price criteria, and the successful suppliers include Ricardo Rail, SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit Limited, and Mott MacDonald Main Account, based on their experience and methodology.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the rail transport sector, specifically those specialising in risk assessment, railway engineering, and compliance certification. Companies equipped with experience in AsBo, NoBo, and DeBo assessments, as well as those involved in related services such as safety consultancy and railway construction, would be well-suited to engage with this framework. The contract supports the integration of improved transport services in south-east Wales, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to a key infrastructure project that aims to enhance user experience and connectivity.

## Notice

TfW has appointed a number of suppliers to a Framework to carry out AsBo, NoBo and DeBo assessments across the network. The certification Body(s) carry out the CSM Risk Evaluation and Assessment work. The appointed suppliers are required to undertake the role of the Notifiable, Designated and Assessment Bodies in association with the design, construction, and eventual commissioning into service of a railway. Work will be done in accordance with the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended) and the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation & Assessment (CSM-RA).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TfW has completed the procurement and appointed competent contractors with sound experience of undertaking AsBo, NoNo and DeBo assessments across the network. The certification Body(s) will carry out the CSM Risk Evaluation and Assessment work for our network. The appointed suppliers are required to undertake the role of the Notifiable, Designated and Assessment Bodies in association with the design, construction, and eventual commissioning into service of a railway. The Notified Body (NoBo) - will provide independent verification of each project's compliance with the appointed Technical Specifications for interoperability (TSIs) under the Railway (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (RIR) The Designated Body (DeBo) - will provide independent verification of the project's compliance with the Notified National Technical Rules (NNTRs) The Assessment Body (AsBo) - will provide the activities required to independently assess each stations project's compliance. The Framework will run for an initial two (2) years with two (2) options to extend for a 12-month period.

Renewal: Extension option for a further 24 months in 12 month intervals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025809-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD MAIN ACCOUNT; RICARDO RAIL; SNC-LAVALIN RAIL & TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 35262000 - Crossing control signalling equipment
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 48140000 - Railway traffic control software package
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 72212140 - Railway traffic control software development services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025809-2021
- 9 Feb 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002620-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://trc.cymru
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

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