Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8a-4c2a-72ec-93af-52c63ceff5a8/developing-an-internal-framework-for-managing-authorisation-projects [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Developing an internal framework for managing authorisation projects [Office of Rail and Road](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road) Estimated value £40,000 Published 6 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 21 Jan 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender \*Please note that this is a re-advertised opportunity. Previously this was only open to suppliers on a framework BUT it is now open to anyone\* ### Engineering and Asset Management (E&AM) Department The E&AM department is part of the Railway Planning and Performance directorate. The department remit covers assessment of submissions for Interoperability Authorisation, holding Network Rail to account, undertaking assurance reviews and providing expert knowledge and skills to support other departments within ORR. The department is multi-disciplined and encompasses the following disciplines; Interoperability and Rail Vehicle Engineering, Train Control Systems, Civil Engineering, Asset Management and Enhancements. Please see attachments for further detail of scope ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1ea14bc8-45a3-4290-ab26-cd263b1ad8d5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileOffice of Rail and Road: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Welland Procurement 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14499-9b5a-7205-8ea0-fe042a689496/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 22 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)