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Consultancy support for HSW enforced accessibility regulatory activities

Office of Rail and Road · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:27.

Opportunity overview

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) invites tenders for the provision of expert consultancy support to assist with its regulatory responsibilities concerning rail vehicle accessibility. The successful supplier will provide independent, evidence-based analysis of potential non-compliances with accessibility standards under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 and the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010. This support will be delivered under a call-off contract structure, with individual Statements of Work issued as required. The consultant will be expected to respond to reactive casework, often initiated by public complaints, and produce detailed reports to inform enforcement decisions. The contract will run for approximately 36 months.

Classification

  • CPV71311200 — Transport systems consultancy services
  • CPV79410000 — Business and management consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1£80k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ORR CT 25-52
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted via the ORR eTendering portal: https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/84414118019A1074079D
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
21 Nov 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
12 Nov 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
80,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
96,000

Renewal

Description
The initial contract is expected to run for approximately 36 months, with a maximum budget of £80,000 (excluding VAT). While the contract is structured as a call-off agreement with no guaranteed volume of work, ORR reserves the right to extend the contract duration by upto 12months or increase the scope through additional Statements of Work (SoWs), subject to performance, budget availability, and evolving regulatory needs. Any extension would be contingent on mutual agreement and may involve revised service levels, updated charge rates, or additional deliverables.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the most advantageous tender based on the following weighted criteria: Methodology (30%) - Quality and robustness of the proposed approach to delivering the requirement. Experience (40%) - Relevant expertise and track record in similar consultancy assignments. Delivery (10%) - Ability to meet timelines, manage risks, and respond flexibly to reactive casework. Cost/Value for Money (20%) - Competitive pricing based on day rates and overall cost effectiveness.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2029, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers must confirm their capability to evaluate compliance in respect of UK rail accessibility legislation and standards, including: The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended) The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010 PRM TSI (2008-2014) PRM NTSN (2021) ACC NTSN (2025) This includes the ability to interpret statutory requirements, evaluate technical and management system arrangements, and produce robust, evidence-based reports to support regulatory enforcement decisions.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport systems consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business and management consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-6549
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
A-6550
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
A-6551
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
A-6552
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
067715-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
23 Oct 2025, 10:45

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMPH-6471-MDYY
Name
Office of Rail and Road

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI42
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
E14 4QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
25 Cabot Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PMPH-6471-MDYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI42 · E14 4QZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d234-2025-10-23T10:45:34+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·