Penistone Station - Independent Assessor

Buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Value
£125,000
Closes
12 November 2026
Where
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Barnsley Council is hiring an independent rail consultant to assess and approve accessibility improvements at Penistone Station and its car park. The consultant will act as an Assessment Body, Approved Body, and Designated Body to ensure the project meets required standards.

What the buyer wants

• Provide independent assurance and assessment services for the Penistone Station accessibility improvements scheme • Act as an Approved Body and Designated Body to verify compliance with rail industry standards • Conduct assessments throughout the project lifecycle to ensure quality and regulatory compliance

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract requires specialist rail industry accreditation and experience as a designated assurance body, which most small general contractors will not hold. You will almost certainly need to be already approved or certified by the relevant rail authority.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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