AsBo and NoBo consultants

Concepts

• railway transport
• pontypridd
• designated and assessment bodies in association
• safety consultancy
• common safety method for risk evaluation & assessment
• debo
• time constraints
• risk or hazard assessment
• independent verification of each project
• assessment work

Location

Wales:

Description

TfW are looking to appoint several suppliers to a Framework to carry out AsBo, NoBo and DeBo assessments across the network. The certification Body will need to carry out the CSM Risk Evaluation and Assessment work. The suppliers will be 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).

Total Quantity or Scope

The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint competent contractors with sound experience of undertaking AsBo, NoNo and DeBo assessments across the network. The certification Body will need to carry out the CSM Risk Evaluation and Assessment work for our network. … 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. Due to the time constraints the first work package, Deeside will form part of the initial tender process and the supplier who has ranked 1st will be allocated the project and any future projects will be procured via a mini competition under the framework. Further information can be found in the ITT documents via Etenderwales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_85306 Project_46209

Renewal Options

Extension option for a further 24 months in 12 month intervals

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60200000 - Railway transport services
• 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
• 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
• 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
• 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
• 71311230 - Railway engineering services
• 72212140 - Railway traffic control software development services
• 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Indicators

• Variant bids are not accepted.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Transport for Wales (‘TfW’) is currently working to transform the Wales and Borders Rail Service and is developing plans for implementing and operating a South Wales Metro. The vision is to provide a service that is truly 'turn up and go', with better integration with other modes of transport, including buses, and flexible ticketing options. Travellers will be able to move easily across the south-east Wales region with improved capacity, improved quality and improved passenger information. TfW will appoint a multi supplier framework for Assessment Body and Nominated Body services for stations across the network. The works will cover all stations across the network. Individual packages will provide details of each site and nature/extend of the requirement. The Framework will run for an initial two (2) years with two (2) options to extend for a 12-month period. Due to the time constraints the first work package, Deeside will form part of the initial tender process and the supplier who has ranked 1st will be allocated the project and any future project will be procured via a mini competition under the framework. To gain access to the tender documentation please use the link https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_85306 Project_46209 Please note this Contract Notice is a replacement Notice for S2W Id Nr FEB358069 due to publication issues with FTS NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=108099 (WA Ref:108099) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.