Penistone Station - Independent Assessor
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a local government authority, is procuring a single-provider independent rail assurance consultancy for the Penistone Station Accessibility Improvements and Car Park scheme. The contract requires the provider to deliver Assessment Body, Approved Body and Designated Body services, providing independent assurance across the relevant rail and station design, accessibility and car park works. The estimated contract value is £125,000, although the available information does not specify the contract duration or delivery timeframe. Services will be delivered in the UKE31 region of the United Kingdom, covering Penistone Station and the associated car park project. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide the three specified rail assurance functions—Assessment Body, Approved Body and Designated Body services—as an independent rail assurance consultant.
Buyer: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £125k
- Bids close: 12 Nov 2026
- Location: Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 14 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
- Category: Advisory and consultative engineering services (71318000)
From the official notice
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract with a single Provider of an independent rail assurance consultant to provide Assessment Body, Approved Body and Designated Body services for the Penistone Station Accessibility Improvements and Car Park scheme.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 12 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £125k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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