What is BS EN 14969 - Qualification system for railway trackwork contractors about?
BS EN 14969 is a European Standard applicable to railway applications for the quality, safety, and environmental management relevant to the risks of railway work sites.
BS EN 14969 specifies the definitions, procedures, criteria, and their assessment as well as the respective documentation related to a qualification system of trackwork contractors, which relates to the Directive 2004/17/EC1). This qualification system identifies trackwork contractors that can be invited for tendering trackwork contracts.
Note: Evaluation of the contractors applying for parts of the contract, which are not trackwork, is not covered by BS EN 14969.
Who is BS EN 14969 - Qualification system for railway trackwork contractors for?
BS EN 14969 on qualification system for railway trackwork contractors is useful for:
- Railway management authorities
- Train operating companies (TOCs)
- Entities with railways involved in awarding contracts
- Infrastructure managers
- Inspection and testing departments
- Mechanical engineers
- Railway trackwork contractors
Why should you use BS EN 14969 - Qualification system for railway trackwork contractors?
Qualification system procedures need to be based on a set of rules leading to the formal assessment of an applicant by a Qualification Body against set obligations, including administrative, legal, financial, safety, quality, environmental, and technical aspects.
BS EN 14969 is useful in identifying contractors that are competent and reliable in terms of their ability to handle and deliver the project. BS EN 14969 may also be used for a qualification system of trackwork contractors applying for contracts with a value below the minimum limit as defined in the Directive 2004/17/EC.
BS EN 14969 specifies the qualification and related classifications of an applicant by technical capability and size of contracts executed. BS EN 14969 specifies the criteria of technical capability, productivity, and organization and control of the quality required of the applicant for the qualification. BS EN 14969 also specifies the respective documentation to be supplied by the applicant.
BS EN 14969 guidelines function as a qualification system for trackwork contractors so that you are in a position to award contracts to suitably qualified contractors who contribute to the longevity of the track system. This is a step towards ensuring commuter and property safety.
