Official UK procurement notice
Consultancy support for HSW enforced accessibility regulatory activities
Authority: Office of Rail and Road (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Office of Rail and Road (ORR) invites tenders for the provision of expert consultancy support to assist with its regulatory responsibilities concerning rail vehicle accessibility. The successful supplier will provide independent, evidence-based analysis of potential non-compliances with accessibility standards under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 and the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010. This support will be delivered under a call-off contract structure, with individual Statements of Work issued as required. The consultant will be expected to respond to reactive casework, often initiated by public complaints, and produce detailed reports to inform enforcement decisions. The contract will run for approximately 36 months.
CPV: Business and management consultancy services · Transport systems consultancy services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£80,000
- Condition of participation
Suppliers must confirm their capability to evaluate compliance in respect of UK rail accessibility legislation and standards, including:
The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended)
The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010
PRM TSI (2008-2014)
PRM NTSN (2021)
ACC NTSN (2025)
This includes the ability to interpret statutory requirements, evaluate technical and management system arrangements, and produce robust, evidence-based reports to support regulatory enforcement decisions.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the most advantageous tender based on the following weighted criteria: Methodology (30%) - Quality and robustness of the proposed approach to delivering the requirement. Experience (40%) - Relevant expertise and track record in similar consultancy assignments. Delivery (10%) - Ability to meet timelines, manage risks, and respond flexibly to reactive casework. Cost/Value for Money (20%) - Competitive pricing based on day rates and overall cost effectiveness.
- Condition of participation
Suppliers must confirm their capability to evaluate compliance in respect of UK rail accessibility legislation and standards, including:
The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended)
The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010
PRM TSI (2008-2014)
PRM NTSN (2021)
ACC NTSN (2025)
This includes the ability to interpret statutory requirements, evaluate technical and management system arrangements, and produce robust, evidence-based reports to support regulatory enforcement decisions.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Oct 2025, 10:45 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Oct 2025, 10:45 BST
- Authority reference
ORR CT 25-52- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-067715- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d234Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Tenders must be submitted via the ORR eTendering portal:
Timeline
23 Oct 2025 → 15 Dec 2025 · 4 dates- Tender notice published370 days ago23 Oct 2025, 10:45 BST
- Clarification questions by350 days ago12 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline341 days ago21 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts317 days ago15 Dec 2025
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published23 Oct 2025, 10:45 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender