AsBo and NoBo consultants

Concepts

• railway transport
• pontypridd
• tfw
• nobo consultants
• asbo
• nobo
• safety consultancy
• csm risk evaluation
• designated and assessment bodies in association
• independent verification of each project

Location

Wales:

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).

Total Quantity or Scope

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 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.

Award Detail

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

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 has appointed 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. (WA Ref:110086)