Investigation into Unauthorised Structural Subsystems

Tender description

NOT AWARDED - no bids received - tender published again as ORR/CT/22-38 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