Independent Assessor Framework
Buyer: Transport for Wales
- Published
- 31 July 2026
- Submission deadline
- 4 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £4,125,000
- Place of performance
- UKL
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 072731-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 71311000Civil engineering consultancy services
- 79132000Certification services
- 71530000Construction consultancy services
- 79417000Safety consultancy services
- 72246000Systems consultancy services
Description
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.
Lots (3)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment Body (AsBo) | 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services | £1,666,667 |
| 2 | AsBo, Approval Body (ApBo) and Designated Body (DeBo) | 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services | £1,666,667 |
| 3 | Independent Competent Person (ICP) | 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services | £791,667 |
Official publications
- FTS · 072731-2026 · 31 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 4 September 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £4,125,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Transport for Wales (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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