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# Independent Assessor Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Transport for Wales: "Independent Assessor Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £4,125,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: tfw.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Transport for Wales](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/transport-for-wales-coh-09476013)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,125,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Certification services, Civil engineering consultancy services, Construction consultancy services, Safety consultancy services, Systems consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [tfw.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftfw.my.site.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8df#participate

## 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 1: Assessment Body (AsBo) 
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71311000, 71530000, 72246000, 79132000, 79417000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,666,667
- **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...
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 01/11/2030

### Lot 2: AsBo, Approval Body (ApBo) and Designated Body (DeBo) 
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71311000, 71530000, 72246000, 79132000, 79417000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,666,667
- **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 (N...
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 01/11/2030

### Lot 3:  Independent Competent Person (ICP) 
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71311000, 71530000, 72246000, 79132000, 79417000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £791,667
- **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 Sy...
- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 01/11/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072731-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T12:53:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T03:27:02.983Z
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