AsBo and NoBo consultants

Tender description

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). 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. Lot 1: 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 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. 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