Intention to Use RISQS as a Dynamic Market for Cable Procurement

Summary:

This notice confirms that Transport for London intends to use the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market under Sections 34-40 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Scope of Procurement:

Procurement of 935 cable and associated components for use in rail infrastructure projects.

Dynamic Market Operator:

Rail Safety & Standards Board Ltd (RSSB)

Website: https://www.risqs.org

Conditions for Membership:

Suppliers must be registered and qualified under RISQS for relevant product codes, including cable supply and installation.

Procurement Procedure:

Competitive flexible procedure conducted via RISQS supplier list. Only qualified suppliers were invited to tender.

Justification for Retroactive Notice:

This notice is published retrospectively due to transitional implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement was conducted in good faith using RISQS, which meets the criteria of a dynamic market.

Future Use:

Transport for London will continue to use RISQS as a dynamic market for future rail-related procurements and will ensure timely publication of notices going forward.