Buyer Name: Office of Rail and Road
Buyer Address: 25 Cabot Square, London, UKI42, E14 4QZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Office of Rail and Road
Buyer Address: 25 Cabot Square, London, UKI42, E14 4QZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
The 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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067715-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 80,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 96,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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