Scope
Reference
ORR/CT/25-37
Description
The objective of this project is to review and compare how selected European rail infrastructure managers manage the approval of new products, components, and technologies for use on their networks. The project will assess the governance, efficiency, safety assurance, responsiveness to innovation, and overall burden on suppliers, with the aim of identifying best practices and lessons that the ORR can use to inform oversight of Network Rail's product approval regime and regulatory expectations.
The outcomes will directly support ORR's preparation for PR28 by informing its ability to assess Network Rail's CP8 plans, scrutinise claimed innovation pathways, and assess how barriers to supplier entry are being addressed.
Total value (estimated)
- £55,000 excluding VAT
- £66,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 12 December 2025
- 3 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 80%
Price 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Bravosolution Joining Instruction for open tender.doc
ORR CT 25-37 Form of Agreement - Professional Services - DRAFT.docx
ORR CT 25-37 ITT Comparative Review of Product Approval Processes in European Rail Infrastructure Organisations.docx
ORR CT 25-37 Form of Tender - Fixed Fee.doc
ORR CT 25-37 Disclaimer.doc
Contracting authority
Office of Rail and Road
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY
25 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government