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Digital Safety Strategy and Strategic Risk Chapter Development

Office of Rail and Road

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Office of Rail and Road

Buyer Address: 25 Cabot Square, London, UKI42, E14 4QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
25000.0 GBP
Gross: 30000 GBP
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:10
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) seeks a specialist consultancy to deliver expert services for the development of our Digital Safety Strategy and accompanying Strategic Risk Chapter (SRC). This work will shape ORR's regulatory approach to digital systems and emerging technologies, ensuring health and safety risks are effectively managed across the rail industry.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078042-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 25,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 30,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-22T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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