Independent Assessor Framework
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 asse...
Buyer
Transport for Wales
Value
£4,125,000
Published
31 Jul 2026
Closes
4 Sept 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Central Valleys
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
71311000
Civil engineering consultancy services
79132000
Certification services
71530000
Construction consultancy services
79417000
Safety consultancy services
72246000
Systems consultancy services
Lots
Assessment Body (AsBo)
Lot 1
£1,666,667
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...
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
AsBo, Approval Body (ApBo) and Designated Body (DeBo)
Lot 2
£1,666,667
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 (Syst...
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
Independent Competent Person (ICP)
Lot 3
£791,667
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 Repo...
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
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