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title: "FW049 Common Safety Method (CSM) and Interoperability Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0304eb"
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# FW049 Common Safety Method (CSM) and Interoperability Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0304eb

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## Summary

Translink, based in Belfast, is currently undertaking the "FW049 Common Safety Method (CSM) and Interoperability Framework" tender, focusing on health and safety services within the rail industry. This procurement, classified under the main category of services, is at the award stage following its completion. The total value of this framework is estimated at £2,000,000, with the award period having started on 27 January 2022. The tender process followed an open procurement method, allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate, and responses had to be submitted via the eTendersNI platform by 27 January 2022, with a bid validity period extending until 26 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, railway product certification, and independent safety assessments. Companies that can provide accredited safety consultancy and measurement services, particularly those equipped to operate within both the UK and EU frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Given the nature of the packages involved, suppliers with expertise in regulatory compliance for rail infrastructure, particularly in cross-border projects like the Belfast-Dublin line, will find this tender particularly relevant for growth.

## Notice

This Framework is being established to deliver professional services in both Common Safety Method (CSM) and Interoperability for Translink's infrastructure department. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned via the Framework will typically comprise the following: * Deliver the services of Accredited Notified Body (NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo) and Assessment Body (AsBo), or future iterations of these roles. Suppliers should have the ability to undertake these roles both in the UK and an EU Member State, in order to be proactive to changes in Regulations that are applicable to Northern Ireland or on cross-border projects (e.g., Belfast-Dublin line). * Provision of Independent Safety Assessments and Railways Product Certification services for the safety approval of products and systems. * Able to provide test and measurement services for the rail sector, including components, products and Signalling products. * Support Translink in achieving any necessary authorisations, through compliance assessment and certification to compile the relevant assessment outputs and offer constructive and objective feedback throughout the process. * Compile the NoBo or DeBo file for submission to the National Safety Authority or the European Union Agency for Railways. * Provide training to members of Staff on Interoperability and CSM to ensure process steps and requirements of the legislation are fully understood. The Supplier will deliver any Work Packages in line with the NIR Infrastructure and Project Change Management Policy - Framework - Guidance (I/SYP/POL/1801) for CSM and Interoperability. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework is being established to deliver professional services in both Common Safety Method (CSM) and Interoperability for Translink's infrastructure department. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned via the Framework will typically comprise the following: * Deliver the services of Accredited Notified Body (NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo) and Assessment Body (AsBo), or future iterations of these roles. Suppliers should have the ability to undertake these roles both in the UK and an EU Member State, in order to be proactive to changes in Regulations that are applicable to Northern Ireland or on cross-border projects (e.g., Belfast-Dublin line). * Provision of Independent Safety Assessments and Railways Product Certification services for the safety approval of products and systems. * Able to provide test and measurement services for the rail sector, including components, products and Signalling products. * Support Translink in achieving any necessary authorisations, through compliance assessment and certification to compile the relevant assessment outputs and offer constructive and objective feedback throughout the process. * Compile the NoBo or DeBo file for submission to the National Safety Authority or the European Union Agency for Railways. * Provide training to members of Staff on Interoperability and CSM to ensure process steps and requirements of the legislation are fully understood. The Supplier will deliver any Work Packages in line with the NIR Infrastructure and Project Change Management Policy - Framework - Guidance (I/SYP/POL/1801) for CSM and Interoperability. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a maximum of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009061-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING; RICARDO RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009061-2022
- 22 Dec 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032116-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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