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Independent Assessor Framework

Transport for Wales · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 11:11.

Opportunity overview

TfW is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to cover Independent Assessor services. The proposed framework will provide specialist independent assessment and assurance services to verify compliance with railway safety, interoperability and regulatory requirements. The framework will be divided into three lots: Lot 1 – Assessment Body (AsBo): Independent assessment against Common Safety Method (CSM-REA) requirements. Lot 2 – AsBo / Approval Body (ApBo) / Designated Body (DeBo): Safety and interoperability assessment services against National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs) and National Technical Rules (NTRs). Lot 3 – Independent Competent Person (ICP): Independent verification of compliance with ROGS requirements. The framework will support assurance activities across TfW rail infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle. Further information can be found in the Tender Documents published on the Atamis procurement portal.

Classification

  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services
  • CPV72246000 — Systems consultancy services
  • CPV79132000 — Certification services
  • CPV79417000 — Safety consultancy services

Lots

  • Assessment Body (AsBo) £1.7m
  • AsBo, Approval Body (ApBo) and Designated Body (DeBo) £1.7m
  • Independent Competent Person (ICP) £791.7k

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
C001284.00
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Via the TfW Atamis Procurement Portal https://tfw.my.site.com/s/Welcome using code: C0216.Once you have registered, you will find the home screen with various access links. To view and register onto any Transport for Wales tender opportunities, click on the ‘Find Opportunities’ section on the home page. Once you have registered for the tenders you are interested in, return to the home page where you’ll find the ‘My Proposals and Quotes’ button
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Full details can be found in ITT Volume 2

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en
cy

Tender Period

Ends
4 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
26 Aug 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
12 Oct 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
30 Jan 2030, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Assessment Body (AsBo)
Description
Provides independent verification of compliance with the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-REA). Key activities: • Produce an Independent Assessment Plan at Preliminary Design (Stage C). • Review and assess: o Safety Plans o System Definitions o Hazard Records o Safety Justification Reports • Issue: o Progressive Assessment Records at Stages C and E. o Safety Assessment Records at Stage F (Construction, Commissioning and Handover).
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,000,000
Amount
1,666,667
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Hourly/Daily Rates

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Full details in tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
AsBo, Approval Body (ApBo) and Designated Body (DeBo)
Description
Provides: • AsBo services for CSM-REA compliance. • ApBo services for interoperability compliance against applicable National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs). • DeBo services for interoperability compliance against National Technical Rules (NTRs). Key activities: • Produce an Independent Assessment Plan at Stage C. • Review safety documentation (System Safety & Authorisation Plans, System Definition, Hazard Record, Safety Justification Report). • Assess NTSN compliance and supporting evidence. • Issue: o Progressive Assessment Records (Stages C and E). o Design Intermediate Statement of Verification (ISV-D) at Detailed Design (Stage E). o Production Intermediate Statement of Verification (ISV-P) at Construction/Commissioning (Stage F). o Safety Assessment Records at Stage F. o A final Technical File.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,000,000
Amount
1,666,667
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Hourly/Daily Rates

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Full details in tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Independent Competent Person (ICP)
Description
Provides independent verification of compliance with the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (ROGS). Key activities: • Produce an Independent Assessment Plan at Stage C. • Review the Duty Holder's: o Safety Management System (SMS) o System Safety & Authorisation Plan o System Definition o Hazard Record o Safety Justification Report • Issue: o ICP Duty Holder SMS Report at Stage C. o ICP Preliminary Design Review Reports at Stage C. o ICP Design Review Reports at Stage E. o ICP Pre-Commissioning Review Reports at Stage F
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
950,000
Amount
791,666.67
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Hourly/Daily Rates

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Full details in tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79132000
Description
Certification services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79417000
Description
Safety consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79132000
Description
Certification services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79417000
Description
Safety consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79132000
Description
Certification services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79417000
Description
Safety consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
072731-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
31 Jul 2026, 13:53
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Limited supply market

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Transport for Wales
Id
GB-PPON-PPHD-4211-XYXJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPHD-4211-XYXJ

Address

Street Address
3 Llys Cadwyn
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL15

Contact

Name
Huw Thomas

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
Transport for Wales Rail Ltd
Id
GB-PPON-PVJP-5451-JYWQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVJP-5451-JYWQ

Address

Street Address
3 Llys Cadwyn
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL15

Contact

Name
Huw Thomas

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 4TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 072731-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·